Ebay Insanity - Price for H&G 68 mould

[gravely]

I found a H&G 4-cavity mould on ebay yesterday that was incorrectly described as for a 38-super bullet mould. The mould looked to be in very good shape and with 1.5 hours to go the high bid was about $80. I bought 2 of these for $185 and $215 about two years ago and don't need this mold but I thought if I could get it for $125 or so it would be a good investment. With 45 minutes left on the auction, the bidding got to over $200 so no more good buy opportunity. For curiosity sake, I watched the end of the auction and to my great surprise the final selling price was a whopping $415!!!!!

that's not a typo. Originally, I was thinking that the bad economy would lower casting equipment prices but I know think that economic conditions are causing a lot more shooters to get into reloading and casting thus driving up prices.

archer gravely
asheville, nc

[Blammer]

wow! that's nuts!

gravely, where in Asheville are you?

I'm in Arden near the airport.

oh yea, welcome! There are 3 or 4 others that are local who are also on this site.

[Texasflyboy]

For curiosity sake, I watched the end of the auction and to my great surprise the final selling price was a whopping $415!!!!!

that's not a typo. Originally, I was thinking that the bad economy would lower casting equipment prices but I know think that economic conditions are causing a lot more shooters to get into reloading and casting thus driving up prices.

It was a plain base #68 in pretty darn good condition. Based on over 10 years of eBay auction data my notes speculated this mould would close at $450.00

If anything (my opinion), the high bidder got it at a discount. The supply of Hensley & Gibbs moulds is forever fixed. Prices will probably continue to increase but I think we've hit the point of diminishing returns. At some point, only fanatical collectors (yours truly) will pay insane prices when viable alternatives exist.

[ANeat]

Funny a friend of mine that casts recently had someone give him a H&G 78 4 cavity with handles, still in the box, never used, postmarked Oct 1965.

I about fell over when he pulled it out of the box,

[hammerhead357]

Wow! 415 dollars for a 4 cavity mould... I could see that for an 8 cavity or 10 cavity mould. But for a 4 cavity.......But Texasflyboy knows more about this than I do....Wes

[a.squibload]

I thought I was being extravagant spending $100 on the NOE group buy 38 mould. Dang...

[Blammer]

You could get a 10C from NOE for cheaper than the H&G!

wow is right.

[littlejack]

Yesterday, I won a saeco/redding #458 double cavity w/handles barely used for 63.00 + 8.00 shipping. It looks real nice in the photo. I thought that was a good buy. I should get it in a couple of days.
Jack

[MtGun44]

Wow, I bought my H&G 68 on eBay a few years ago for about $115 IIRC.

Bill

[bdutro]

I watched one H&G ebay auction and promptly bought a Mihec mold.

I'm happy.

[captaint]

I was watching that auction. It was a beautiful piece. Trust me when I say this - your gun will not know the diff between that one and one of our good clones!! I quit looking when it got over like 225.00 enjoy Mike

[Rocky Raab]

People will pay what they think an item is worth TO THEM. What it's worth to somebody else is irrelevant.

Watch "Antiques Roadshow" a few times and you'll marvel at what "auction prices" will fetch for items that I'd consider nearly worthless. Nearly worthless to ME is clearly not true for everyone!

[Hip's Ax]

I watched one H&G ebay auction and promptly bought a Mihec mold.

I'm happy.

Ditto.

[Adam10mm]

Haha, a local guy here showed me his collection of H&G molds. He's got 38 molds in total and about a dozen of them are the 10 banger gang molds. He's sitting on quite a little rainy day fund. All were bought new between him and his two brothers.

[hammerhead357]

I have 16 8 and 10 cavity H & G moulds, I think, they are only worth what someone else is willing to pay. But right now it appears that some of them are worth a lot. Who knows what will happen in the future....Wes

[FISH4BUGS]

[QUOTE At some point, only fanatical collectors (yours truly) will pay insane prices when viable alternatives exist.[/QUOTE]

Hey Tom....I'll remember that!
Donald in NH

[FISH4BUGS]

I found a H&G 4-cavity mould on ebay yesterday that was incorrectly described as for a 38-super bullet mould. The mould looked to be in very good shape and with 1.5 hours to go the high bid was about $80. I bought 2 of these for $185 and $215 about two years ago and don't need this mold but I thought if I could get it for $125 or so it would be a good investment. With 45 minutes left on the auction, the bidding got to over $200 so no more good buy opportunity. For curiosity sake, I watched the end of the auction and to my great surprise the final selling price was a whopping $415!!!!!

that's not a typo. Originally, I was thinking that the bad economy would lower casting equipment prices but I know think that economic conditions are causing a lot more shooters to get into reloading and casting thus driving up prices.

archer gravely
asheville, nc

One thing I have noticed.....when a mould goes for an insane price (like this one appears to have) the buyer suddenly remembers that he has a mortgage payment, a car payment, etc,. and the bidder backs out. The item is relisted two weeks later.
I would not be the least bit surprised if that happens here.

[casterofboolits]

Goodness! That's a bundle of of cash for a four cavity!

I think I paid $125.00 brand new with handles for mine. But that was 25 years go.

Luckily my inventory of H&G molds were purchased about that time:

Two four cavity #68 ( One is the old style with the .060 bevel and thin front driving band.. Milled .045 off the mold to produce a 185 grn # 68)

Two new style eight cavity #68

One old style eight cavity # 68 converted to 185 grn.

One ten cavity 38 mold

six assorted six cavity molds

Too bad they went out of business.

[hammerhead357]

You can still buy moulds that are like H & G moulds from Ballisti-cast. But you can not get the 8 and 10 cavity ones. However most people don't need that much production anyway. I only have mine because I used to cast commecially and sold only hand cast boolits, I needed the production of running two at a time....Wes

[squirrellnuttz]

Well, it looks like I scored big time- I got one H&G in .45-195gr.(4 cav.)
1 .38 wadcutter Lyman (4 cav.),
1 Lyman 9mm 124 gr. (4 cav)
1 Lyman .45 roundball mould
1 2 cavity .38 158 RN (a little beat)
Plus handles for H&G moulds, Lyman 4 cav.
2 ingot moulds
1 RCBS Bottom Pour Pro Melt furnace
.356,.357,451 sizers + top punches

All stuff in used but very good condition, except .38 roundnose mould, which need a little TLC
All for $500 Canadian plus shipping-so just over $600.

What do you guys figure? Good deal?

I had no idea H&G moulds were so pricey