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!