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02/05/13, 07:05 PM
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What are my two bee hives worth?
I wanted to get into beekeeping, my neighbor gave me enough for two complete hives (pictured). Didn't have to time to start and am unfortunately having to move to town. Have some friends interested in beekeeping, but I have no idea what a reasonable price for two hives is.
What do you think they are worth?
Thanks! 
Happychick
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02/05/13, 08:54 PM
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I think *and this is just my opinion,* that if your neighbor gave them to you, you should give them back, or at least offer them back...
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02/05/13, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by collegeboundgal
I think *and this is just my opinion,* that if your neighbor gave them to you, you should give them back, or at least offer them back...
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I would, but they are no longer in a place to take them back either.
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02/06/13, 01:31 AM
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They cost you nothing. They were gifted to you to start up beekeeping. Through no fault of either you or the person who gifted them, they are of no use to either of you. You have friends who do have a use for them. No brainer! Give them to your friends and if they are successful, and they indeed are friends, you know what your reward will be for many years.
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02/06/13, 01:41 AM
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I have given gifts to people before who claimed to have a need or use for the item and then just turned around and sold it for the money. If you ask me they showed pretty low class. They have done that sort of thing before to others and now they have very few real friends. I do not consider myself one of their friends and will no longer offer any gifts or help.
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02/06/13, 03:01 AM
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I agree with the others. I once took a bath on the sale of house that I sold WAY below market value to a young couple with a little baby because I thought that I was doing them a real favor. They sold the house within six months at a sizable profit and didn't even thank me for the large gain they made.
Give the hives away. There's probably a beekeepers club in the area who can help you find a worthy recipient.
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02/06/13, 04:42 AM
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Used equipment prices vary widely depending on condition. For what you've got there, I'd say between $100-150.
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02/06/13, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by happychick
I wanted to get into beekeeping, my neighbor gave me enough for two complete hives (pictured). Didn't have to time to start and am unfortunately having to move to town. Have some friends interested in beekeeping, but I have no idea what a reasonable price for two hives is.
What do you think they are worth?
Thanks!
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02/06/13, 05:26 AM
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I'd say take them to town with you. Lots of folks keep bees in the city. The flowers and gardens there need pollinating as well!
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02/06/13, 05:27 AM
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Personally, I think it's a very poor idea to use second hand hives. Foul brood is a fungal disease that wipes out entire bee hives. It stays in the hives nearly forever. Using a second hand hive, especially one that has no healthy bees living in it is potentially a recipe for disaster.
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02/06/13, 07:02 AM
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hives
We didn't want used for the above posters reason, too. If you give them away, ask for some honey back in payment.
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02/06/13, 08:50 AM
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I agree with most people here. I think if you do choose to sell them then at least give some of the money to the neighbor who gave them to you. I think the best idea is to take the good will of your neighbor and pay it forward to your friends but add two conditions to the deal. 1: if these friends ever do decide to give up the hives then they have to ether give them to another person for free who truly wants and needs them or they have to offer them back to you for free. 2: If they do get some honey then they will give you a jar as a thank you gift.
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02/06/13, 01:38 PM
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Gifts with stipulations? That isnt the answer either. Just give it to your friends. 
Last edited by farmgal; 02/06/13 at 01:40 PM.
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02/06/13, 01:45 PM
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pay it forward...
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02/07/13, 10:39 AM
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Thanks for all the advice - as I never got into beekeeping I had no idea what I was even looking at! I will pass them on to the friends, asking for honey in return is a great idea.
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02/07/13, 12:03 PM
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I just saw on CL here two hives for $165 without bees. $350 extra for bees.
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02/07/13, 01:30 PM
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I never understood why hives are so expensive to buy. They look easy to make.
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02/07/13, 04:09 PM
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Quote:
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I never understood why hives are so expensive to buy. They look easy to make.
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Look closely at How those boxes in the picture are made. They are not just throwed together with some nails. Alot of Time and Lumber went into making them and that usually comes with a price.
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02/08/13, 10:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by City Bound
I never understood why hives are so expensive to buy. They look easy to make.
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My neighbor made his own hives and it wasn't that difficult either. I believe he got the plans either online or from the local beekeeping club.
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