These notes are not intended to be onerous. They rely solely on goodwill and fair play. They are intended to help make a successful sale, without any misunderstanding or rancour.
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We recommend that hives of bees are only sold during the active beekeeping season, April to September.
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We urge sellers to contact Conwy Beekeepers (or their own BKA) before offering hives of bees for sale. We can help you find a local buyer.
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The seller should arrange inspection by the Seasonal Bee Inspector, before offering bees for sale.
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The seller should advise the buyer of recent varroa treatment, and provide any hive records.
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Buyer and seller to agree condition of bees, combs and hives before the sale.
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We can only suggest guide prices. Buyer and seller should negotiate and agree a sale price.
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Buyer and seller should agree what is included in the sale, and what may be left behind, eg. old hive stands, bricks, concrete slabs.
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Date by which the hives are to be moved should be agreed before the sale.
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Buyer to agree to buy the hives and bees as seen, at the agreed price.
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Payment to made in full before the hives are removed.
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Receipt to be given to the seller, with a copy for the buyer.
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Buyer to inform seller when the site has been cleared, and the sale is complete.
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Seller to advise Seasonal Bee Inspector of new owner’s contact details, with their permission.
- We would welcome any comments.
Compiled by Peter McFadden peterhoney914@gmail.com
Secretary, Conwy Beekeepers
Updated June 2022