Tungsten Beads...Looking for feedback

[Guest]

I'm looking for some feedback on tungsten beads and hoping you guys can help.

 

As you guys know I have been slowly introducing my own products. I have fly boxes, scissors and hooks. This year I am looking into a line of tungsten beads. For it to be feasible for me I would probably have to sell them as either 50 or 100 packs but I believe I can offer them at a fraction of the cost of what it cost for tungsten beads elsewhere.

 

So, I have a few questions.

 

1. Do you use enough tungsten beads to justify buying a 50 or 100 pack if they were reasonably priced?

2. Do you have a preference on color; brass, copper, etc?

3. Is there are particular size of bead that you use more often?

4. What would you pay for a 50 or 100 pack?

 

Thanks for all of the help. If I get some positive feedback I hope to get things into production within the next month or so.

[throwinflys 0]

I just recently bought my first few packs of beads and one thing i had a very hard time finding was a bead assortment that had more than like 10 of each size. i'm not very experienced in tying with beads but thats my .02

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

Will I would love to buy beads in the hundred pack 7/64" is probably my used size and gold is my most used color but copper is a close second

[flysmallie 0]

1. I don't see a problem in buying the bigger packs. Especially for a reasonable price.

 

2. No preference on color as long as they are black.

 

3. I like something a little bigger that will fit a size 6 or 8 hook.

 

4. Been awhile since I stocked up so I'm not sure on price.

[Simon Lidster 0]

1. Yes, 50s or 100s no problem

 

2. Brass and black, (preferably matt black)

 

3. 1.5mm, 2mm and 2.5mm

 

4. In the UK, up to £10 for 100

 

Maybe not too helpful as the shipping of heavy metals would be pretty costly!

 

Simon

[Crotalus 0]

1. Yes

2. Gold, matte black, chrome black

3. 5/32

4. $5-$10 for 50 depending on size, $10-$20 for 100 depending on size

[bigdewy 0]

1. Yes 50's and 100s, no sense farting around with packs of 10.

 

2. Gold, black, white & red mostly.

 

3. 2.5mm & 3mm

 

4. I paid $12.00/hundred for the last ones I bought, plus shipping which was a flat $4.95.

I used to get them for $10.00/hundred which if I remember correctly included shipping from a guy on FAOL and really thought I was getting a deal. Maybe that's why he doesn't sell them anymore.

 

I hope this pans out Will!

[Guest]

One thing I have noticed that most retailers charge the same for beads no matter the size or the finish. From the manufacturers I have spoken with the cost varies greatly depending on the size and the finish. For example 3/16 sized beads are over twice as expensive as 1/16 to manufacturer and gold is more expensive than the other finishes. So, paying a single price across the board doesn't seem quite fair and I will try to base my prices on the cost.

[streamcaddis 0]

I would like gold, copper. In sizes 7/64 3/32 5/32 1/8 and 3/16. In 50 packs. If the price is right........

[Piker20 0]

Brass beads a huge yes. Bigger packs then better. But not sure I would require tungsten enough.

[oarfish 0]

1. Do you use enough tungsten beads to justify buying a 50 or 100 pack if they were reasonably priced?

2. Do you have a preference on color; brass, copper, etc?

3. Is there are particular size of bead that you use more often?

4. What would you pay for a 50 or 100 pack

 

1. yes.

2. black nickel, nickel.

3. 5/64,3/32,7/64,1/8.

4. right now I pay 18 bucks + ship

[Scud 0]

Definitely yes. Gold, copper black. Many different sizes. 50 and 100 packs would be great. I even think hooks should be 50 and 100 packs.

 

Jeremy

[tidewaterfly 0]

I very much like tying with tungsten, and 50 or 100 packs would be great. However, I'm probably in the minority as far as sizes, as I'm mostly tying bass flies & use the larger sizes more than anything else. Not many places stock the big beads.

 

As far as finishes, I've got a little of everything, but use matte black or black nickel more than the rest.

 

I've paid as much $20 for 100, so if the prices are better, that's certainly a plus for me!

[flytire 0]

1. Do you use enough tungsten beads to justify buying a 50 or 100 pack if they were reasonably priced?

 

NO, but if they were reasonably priced then I might use more

 

2. Do you have a preference on color; brass, copper, etc?

 

All colors would be acceptable

 

3. Is there are particular size of bead that you use more often?

 

I basically use 1/8 inch and smaller

 

4. What would you pay for a 50 or 100 pack?

 

I would pay a reasonable price according to size and quantity

[switch10 0]

I have been getting mine from New Zealand!!

 

I would prefer to buy them from somewhere in the U.S., but it has been far too expensive for the quality you get.

 

I need several different colors. Copper, black, and silver are big ones for me, but it's nice to have a variety of different stuff as well.

 

I mostly use sizes 1.5mm-3mm, with 2mm probably being the most common.

 

I pay $33.50 for 250 beads. Shipping is included. http://www.ebay.com/itm/180825437681?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649