Duck Deocy expense

They’re high, expect 80 dozen. I got teal last year for 20/6 but I waited for a sale

I remember buying a dozen for $30 like 6 years ago

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I went to academy and noticed their game winner decoys are now $40/half dozen which equates to $80/dozen. Have decoys gotten so expensive companies are having to sell them per 6 now instead of by the dozen?

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Most sell them this way now. Upper end decoys run $60-100/half-dozen depending on size, weighted keel, flocking, etc...

And FWIW, GW carvers edge decoys have been $40/6 for at least 3 years.

The previous GW dekes were awful and cost a little less, the carvers edge series are actually pretty decent decoys and a good deal at $40/6. You can usually catch them on sale halfway through the season though.

And a word of warning to all - avoid Hardcore brand decoys for anything other than super cheap fillers in big spreads. They're brittle, the paint flakes easily, and they crack in cold weather.

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whats that

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Lol. Good point.

When you can't hunt because the ice is too thick to bust...

But man I hate Hardcore decoys. I got a "deal" on some Canada goose floaters and they are garbage now after light use. I peppered on of them and my #4s busted quarter size holes in them because they're so brittle.

IF only the OB had a China connection...

you sound mad

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Sounds like duck hunting has gotten more expensive due to the influx of duck dynasty wanna be frat boys with daddies money.

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Declining hunter numbers would seem to indicate this is not the cause of the increased prices. Inflation alone would account for a large portion. You can still find hot buys by the dozen for $30-$40. But if you want detailed carvings, feather detail, flocking, and high quality blocks, you're gonna pay good money.

Simmons advertising ghg hot buy mallards for 19.99 a half dozen right now.

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The paint on the gray ducks flaked off but the teal and coots have been good.