Patricia Elkins wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I'd like to start beekeeping sometime in the near future.
> Could some beginning beekeepers comment on what they
> see as the average cost of a new operation?  It seems to me
> that beekeeping will turn out to be a very expensive hobby
> if it costs $500+ just to start learning from your mistakes!
>
> Please send replies to my email address as well as to the list
> if you wish as I am only receiving BEST-OF-BEE and might
> miss your answers.
>
> Thanks so much for your help!
> Trissa Elkins
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> SF Bay area
$500 sound high to get started.  You can get a starter set for $102 to
$150 plus Bees, helmet for about another $20.  I would put the cost at
$250 for the high end as long as you don't mind cut comb or pressing out
the honey.