> Fred Chase <[log in to unmask]> queried about the fair market value of
> hogg comb sections.  I replied directly to Fred, but decided I should
> also post to the list.  I'd be interested to hear what Allen Dick has
> to say about this and perhaps he can offer some hints about finding
> local markets for comb honey.
>
> Hi Fred!
>
> I am in a similar boat, only I've been managing my hives for Ross Round
> combs (after the initial investment, restocking the supers is much
> cheaper).  The ABJ lists honey prices monthly.  I don't have the latest
> issue in front of me and I don't have the figure for Hogg combs in my
> head, but the suggested retail price in the Northeast U.S. for round
> combs is between $1.75 and $3.50 (quite a wide range!).  There is also
> a wide variation in price throughout the states.  I recall that the
> Northeast price seemed higher than other areas (I'm not complaining!).
> I've been selling a dozen rounds for $25 ($2.08 per) to country stores
> and roadside stands.  They retail them for $3 or $3.25.  Sales have been
> slow though.  Seems people prefer honey in a jar and that the combs
> usually sell to folks who remember them from days gone by.
>
> I would imagine that the Hogg combs should sell for a bit more, as they
> contain 12 oz vs 8 oz in a round section.  Hope this is helpful.
>
> Aaron Morris - thinking there should be more demand for comb honey!
>