price for honey

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catfishbill

July 11, 2008, 07:03:08 PM
hey everyone i would like to get some input for prices for 1 pt mason jars full which weigh approx 2lbs and for 12oz bears.thanks
bill

sc-bee

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July 11, 2008, 07:07:37 PM
One pint masons are usually considered to be 22 oz. Anywhere from $5 to $8 for the pt with $6-6.50 being a common price in my area.
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asprince

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July 11, 2008, 07:23:44 PM
My pints have been selling good for $6.00. I just harvested again and plan to go up to $7.00.

Steve
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eri

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July 11, 2008, 07:48:54 PM Last Edit: July 12, 2008, 07:41:10 AM by eri
There's already an extensively replied to thread on pricing. Maybe keep it all in one place?

http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php/topic,16560.0.html
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July 12, 2008, 01:57:17 AM
Double check health food staores, local grocery stores, sometimes nurseries and specialty stores that may have some 'local' honey on sale.  Also ABJ and Bee Culture have a list range for regions of the country. 
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ZuniBee

#5
July 12, 2008, 07:46:48 PM
I sell my 1lb jars for $7 and my 12oz bears for $6. I've been told by other beekeepers in the area that my price is a dollar too low. I have no trouble selling every jar I can get.

DBoire

#6
July 13, 2008, 09:09:52 AM
Price is so location dependent, here in the suburbs of NYC 1 lb. jar sells for 6.50 - 7.50, Bulk is 4.50/lb.

db

jason58104

#7
July 13, 2008, 11:20:24 AM
Here in NW Iowa prices are a little lower.  I have been selling 1 1/2 bears for 6 dollars.  Mabey I  am a little low :? :?

jason58104

#8
July 13, 2008, 11:21:57 AM
P.S.   If you subcribe to either American Bee Journal or Bee Culture the recent market price ranges are published monthly.

DBoire

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July 13, 2008, 01:17:36 PM
Bee Culture has prices listed as "RETAIL SHELF PRICES"  now, I'm not sure if this is your local A&P etc, blended or the prices on the local honey?  My guess, Mass market large retail shops for blended honey.  If one goes into "Mrs. Greens" the prices are higher for "specialty " Raw, etc.  Now, what does this mean in terms of price for "local" "floral" , Raw honey form the beekeeper?
I've had people say "that's all it costs!" at 7.00 /lb in glass,..

The regions are also suspect in terms of pricing.  The range alone in NY, down here in the City area, $7.00 /lb,.. Up in ADK and Champlain Valley on Canadian border,.. 3.50/lb.

As a comparative annual pricing it helps- what's up, down.

I take the price in my local A&P, and double it, and round to the nearest 50 cents. (generally up ;))

db
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