Rod Angell MO. wrote:

 I read About a farm sell and they had some beehives for sale but I was
 wondering how to determan the value of the hive by looking at them at
 the sale I have keep bees for about 4 years But allways reaised them
 from splits from my hives Any adivece on what what to look for this me
 of year I live in Mo. and it is November
Hello Rod,
This time of year and with the likelyhood they have not been properly
treated i would buy as if i was only buying the equipment. If the
equipment is old i would consider the possibility of foulbrood spores.
If the owner/beekeeper is at the sale and you can talk then and only
then would i consider a higher price. Allways good at sales to figure
what you are going to bid before the biding starts and then stop at your
preset figure or else you might end up paying to much. Good luck at the
sale.
Sincerely,
Bob Harrison