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« on: January 03, 2005, 08:49:34 AM » |
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I was just wondering where everybody gets there supplies from , my top choice is BetterBee, they beat about everbody elses prices as long as they carry what your looking for , mannlake is a good one too on somethings. just wondered who your favorite supplier was?
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BigRog
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2005, 08:56:35 AM » |
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I have a guy about 15 min away who sells beekeeping supplies
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2005, 08:56:51 AM » |
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Betterbee is the only place I have ordered anything so far.
NO wait. R.Weaver for bees.
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beesharp
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2005, 06:56:42 PM » |
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Better Bee for most stuff for me too. Sometimes Brushy Mountain - they are really nice folks. For woodenware I really like Western Bee. I've found their cheapest grades similar to commercial grade from other guys. http://www.westernbee.com/Queens - I like B Weaver's. Their All-American's are just a steady, reliable bee. Really calm on the comb, good producers and their offspring are just as good. Just checked the hives and all 9 are strong and heavy. This is the second year I haven't treated for mites! Jim |
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Horns Pure Honey
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2005, 07:04:50 PM » |
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I am happy with mannlake. bye
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2005, 08:09:53 PM » |
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Betterbee gets my vote. they have the quickest turn around and
the lowest shipping costs for me, since they are the closest, largest supplier near me.
I like Mann Lake too, they have the best catalog.
Brushy Mtn is where I get some from too.
overall, everyone I have purchased from is real nice.
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golfpsycho
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2005, 09:12:21 PM » |
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I'm pretty lucky I guess. I get my stuff from Jones Bee Company. About a ten minute drive. I'm ordering packages from koehnen in California. Jones will sell bees too.. but they don't want to take any orders until mid Feb.
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Horns Pure Honey
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2005, 10:25:27 PM » |
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I checked out better bee and I do agree it is very nice. bye
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2005, 10:36:26 PM » |
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I've gotten my stuff from Mann Lake -- except for a hive tool and a set of frame holders that just showed up on m dorrsteps!!! I'll be making my own hive boxes, but buying frames from Mann Lake, unless one of the other suppliers mentioned here has a better deal.
-- Kris
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tejas
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2005, 11:03:26 PM » |
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I've purchased beekeeping supplies from Mann Lake, Betterbee & Dadant. As far as package bees I bought from B Weaver last year and have an order with R Weaver for this coming spring. I have been happy with the products I have received from all the above suppliers. My complaint is with shipping cost they are just brutal I wish I could find a supplier who offers free shipping on orders over a certain amount.
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Beth Kirkley
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2005, 11:35:15 PM » |
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I mostly use Mann Lake.
Beth
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