Retail This Year

[gmcooper]

We get 6 for 1/2 pts, 9 pts, 15 qts, 28 1/2 gal, 54 gallons. We are not the lowest and certainly not the highest in the area. We had one of our best years ever selling syrup and so did many others in the area.

It amazes me how some producers seem to feel the need to sell very cheap and undercut the neighbor. Last time I checked online prices from several big VT producers they were well above my prices and they sell way more than I do.

[ennismaple]

Lady in school wanted some syrup but shes spoiled. Says syrup is to high in Quebec as she used to buying it from the Amish in Ontario. I am only asking $12 for a liter and they want $20 some in the stores here for the same so I figure I am reasonable.

The OMFRA research on production and pricing always shows the Kitchener-Waterloo area (a lot of Amish farmers) as the lowest prices in the province. Their prices are where ours were over 15 years ago! I tell people if they want cheap syrup to go to Costco but if they want the best to buy from me!

[Amber Gold]

My prices last year were

Gallon---$52
Half gallon---$26
Quart---$16
Pint---$9
Half pint---$6

This year I'm increasing my prices to the same as Oldemaple:
Gallon---$55
Half gallon---$32
Quart---$18
Pint---$10
Half pint---$6

I didn't get any complaints last year about my syrup being too cheap, but I got plenty that I was the cheapest around.

[gator330]

Last year I had a lady tell me I was to high. A week later she came back said sorry and bought two pints at 12.00 each. I was going to knock off two bucks and she wouldn't let me.

[kinalfarm]

some of you make a lot of $ around here in western NY it sellsin the local store for $42 gal. so thats what i charge
1/2 gal-$25
qrt.-$14
pnt.-$8

[DrTimPerkins]

Our prices stayed the same from 2008 to 2009 and we sold out both years.
$45 - gallon <snip>

I'm not surprised you sold out. For at least a chunk of that time bulk syrup was going for $4.00/lb. Syrup in a drum was worth $44/gallon.

[syrupkid]

i sell my syrup for
$40 per gallon
$20 per half gallon
$10 per quart
$6 per pint
can anyone tell me if these prices are reasonable for this area?

[maple flats]

Most of you are giving your syrup away. I haven't set my prices yet but it will be over $50 a gal, however I sell few gal. Last year I sold everything too cheap and sold out in April even after raising prices. I sold gal $45 (which I only pack when ordered, but I do keep some empty gal jugs onhand)), 1/2 gal $25, qt $15, pt $8, 1/2 pt $5 I sold almost completely out during maple weekend. Only made 125 gal and it was gone April 20 except for a case of 8 oz I brought home for home use. Not sure but thinking g$52, .5g $29, q $18, p 11 and .5 p 7. I may go even higher but not much. I have sold out very early the last 3 seasons and want to have stock carry through at least until Christmas. In fact I choose not to participate in Maple Weekend this year just to help it last. Day in and day out if I have steam out the cupola I get customers stopping to buy and most say they will wait for mine rather than go to another source when I have nothing.

[danno]

i sell my syrup for
$40 per gallon
$20 per half gallon
$10 per quart
$6 per pint
can anyone tell me if these prices are reasonable for this area?

You're pretty low, but I recall from other threads on this site, Wis. prices always seem lower than than the NE. Other Wis. guys want to chime in on this.

[Thompson's Tree Farm]

syrupkid,
Your prices should reflect the cost of the extra containers and the labor in filling them when packaging in smaller containers. Containers are also overfilled. This means that 1 gallon will not fill 4 quart jugs. Your pricing should reflect this also. My 2cents