Tungsten Beads...Looking for feedback

[flytire 0]

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.

thats fine but dont price yourself out of the market

[Jaydub 0]

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.

1. Yes a 50 or 100 pack would be great.

2. Brass and black/gunmetal.

3. 3/32, 1/8, 3/16

4. $8 per 50

[shoebop 0]

50s preferably because I would like to get an assortment of sizes between 3/32 and 5/32. Gold or copper

[mybadhabit 0]

1. Yes

2. Black, gold, copper, and other painted colors(chartreuse, pink, white)

3. 1.5mm-4.5mm

4. I can get them now at $12/100 for most colors and sizes from a site in Arkansas, but if you offer at somewhat close, I'll switch suppliers.

 

Blane

[blackdog1101 0]

I typically only use tungsten on small flies where lead wraps don't make sense. 1.5mm and 2mm. Otherwise lead and regular beads seems satisfactory for me. I like black and copper.

[tctrout 0]

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? Yes; I tie quite a bit and start with packages of 100.

2. Do you have a preference on color; brass, copper, etc? Yes, though the preference varies with the pattern. I like the gold, matte black, rainbow, and various "hot spot" colors (as I feature in my YouTube videos)

3. Is there are particular size of bead that you use more often? I tie mainly trout flies, thus would prefer those for hooks sizes 8 to 18; this would also include cone heads.

 

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.

 

 

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.

thats fine but dont price yourself out of the market

I cannot agree with this enough; I believe a lot of people get into fly tying markets and keep their margins so small that they get priced-out. Ensure that you can turn a profit; if not, the business isn't for you.

[RoyalWulff 0]

i would prefer 50 and 100 packs, in gold, for size 8-16 hooks, but mostly sizes 12-14.

[bowmike 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

 

SAME HERE!

 

I would say red over copper but green and copper are tied for 3rd