In a message dated 7/17/00 7:21:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
> I hope this is indicative of the trend in niche honey sales.
>
> I donated a four pound jar of local honey to the county historical society
> for
> their yearly auction. It was billed by the auctioneer as local and
> therefore
> particularly good for you. It went for 35 dollars - $8.75 per pound.
Maybe
> there is hope. At least it is nice to know our product is held in such
high
> esteem. Perhaps I have found my niche.
I've got you beat, Larry. I donated a pint of honey with cut comb (it WAS
real pretty) to the SC watermelon growers association for their annual
auction. It brought $145.00. That's about a hundred bucks a pound. They
have an open bar during the auction; do you suppose that makes any difference?
I've been working that around in my mind for some time. Of course I
didn't make that profit; the middleman did....
So how can I adapt the technique to better MY prices???
Dave Green http://pollinator.com
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