> I'm considering getting a propolis trap this season. I never > thought I would intentionally try to get this stuff, but the prices > I've seen for it are really amazing. I don't know about trapping, but a few years ago we sent some some sample hive scrapings to an outfit in the States that advertised in the magazines. Normal hive scrapings when floated in water will separate into propolis (and dirt) on the bottom and wax on top. This latter material was what they wanted. After getting a price from them based on the quality, we proceeded to separate and ship some more of the same barrel of scrapings to them. They paid about two thirds what they promised and never paid the rest. I sent a few (unanswered) letters and gave up because we were only talking about $50 or so. But, we gave up on selling propolis. The moral of the story: Check out prospective buyers reputations before you sell to them. I imagine there are honest buyers, but these (well advertised) guys weren't. Good luck. And let us know how it works out.