bee prices going crazy

[minz]

I went to half of the bee meeting last night and when I left at break a couple of new keeps without bees ran me down to see if I had a list to get on. I told that that was Mother Nature?s job.  It sounds like they will not be difficult to unload @$100 if I get them through.

[Packrat3wires]

3lb packages are going for $95 with first delivery dates around March 29th.  Nuc's are in the $140 to $175 range.

[capt44]

I sell Nucs for $150.00 and $20.00 refund if they bring the Nuc back.
I had to go to my website and put "Booked up for Spring of 2015"
I got hit hard from folks wanting Nucs.
I'm in Central Arkansas.

[biggraham610]

3lb packages are going for $95 with first delivery dates around March 29th.  Nuc's are in the $140 to $175 range.

Ditto here, 90-115 for packages. 125- 175 for nucs if you can find em. G

[mahobee]

I'd like to represent the demand side of the equation.
Is an extra $25 for a good nuc with higher probability of survival not better than saving money and having a dead out?

News flash!! Not everyone who sells nucs and packages is responsible and ethical. Unsuspecting backyard beekeepers like me get taken advantage of all the time.

Another thing: I was trying to get a Russian nuc for the spring, and it was impossible without driving 7 hours. Most certified members can sell as many as they make locally. So why shouldn't normal economic rules apply? when demand outstrips supply, then there is pricing power.