Are calls prices getting out of hand?

[KYHeadhunter02]

Do you feel like prices of pot calls are getting higher and higher? I understand the price of wood may increase some, especially exotics, but I'm not sure some of the prices are justified. From a business stand point its supply and demand. The demand for certain calls is high and hunters will pay whatever the price may be within reason. Average prices of a lot of calls seem to be $70-100?

What are your thoughts an opinions?

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[WV Ridge Reaper]

Nope because to me time is money and money is time...I don't make calls but I don't think people understand the amount of work that goes into one.


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[Footballer]

I think that price range is reasonable for a quality custom call


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[Fieldturkey]

The resale price is out of hand. The call makers have stayed pretty consistent.

[HookedonHooks]

The resale price is out of hand. The call makers have stayed pretty consistent.

This is also the reason call makers are raising their prices too... Why not capture a minimal portion of that market without bumping too many customers out of their price range. After all they're the ones that put all the work into making it, not the one looking to flip for profit.

[JLH]

More power to them if they can get the money.....a turkey call is only worth what someone will pay.

It seems the longer the wait, the more they charge.....if they were hungry, they would work more, for less money.

[davisd9]

It would take something really special for me to pay the $100 or more some of these pot calls are going for. I do not mind paying for quality but there is a competitive market and I could care less what awards the judges in Nashville and other places hand out.


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[Wildflower Game Caller]

As a call maker/small business owner, I'll add that taxes for online sellers have changed for many states over the last couple of years.  The government taxes a business for forming, selling, and making a profit.  A lot of times the sales tax is shifted to the burden of the consumer, unfortunately. 

[Chris O]

I like the prices between 40$ to 80$ or so on pots I figure I don't need the 120$ pot call to kill a turkey so I just won't buy them. There are a lot of good hunting calls around the 50$ mark

[sbbow]

I like the prices between 40$ to 80$ or so on pots I figure I don't need the 120$ pot call to kill a turkey so I just won't buy them. There are a lot of good hunting calls around the 50$ mark

^^^^ this


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[243kid]

The price of Woodhaven a mass produced call is crazy to me. Any time there is one in the classified it is lucky to fetch half of what you paid for it!

Not only can the price of calls is outrageous but consider what call makers ask for exotic wood striker?

[pauld]

This is a very interesting topic to me as a call maker. I get comments all the time, had one yesterday, about the fact that I only charge $60 for a pot and the sound, fit and finish are superior to mass produced pots that are selling in stores for $75-100. I always just smile when I hear this but the fact of the matter is several things. 1) yes material prices have gone up in the last few years, especially wood. 2) the cost of mass produced calls have gone up the last few years and this sets the bar for a lot of our prices. If you're getting a mass produced CNC call with a basic finish and a basic wood and paying $75-80, then a truly custom call with a higher grade of wood, fit, finish and most importantly sound would be of equal or greater value by that logic. The market is driven by customers and influenced by average big box cost. For me, I'm staying between $60-75 for an AVERAGE cost of my pots and $120 for a box. I feel it's a fair price to my customers and that's what's important to me. Not everyone is the same though and some will be higher of lower.

[FL-Boss]

The cost of pretty much everything rises each year. This is especially true with things realted to hunting.

No call makers needs to explain their costs. Simple supply & demand...if your product allows you to sell it for $200.00... Do it. 


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[johnski]

You have to keep in mind when running your own business you are expected to pay both halves of Social security, Medicare etc., so right off the top that's around 50% of any profits.  I know its not the same but I am a photographer and people ask me about my rates all the time and then I start explaining to them about expenses and taxes and in the end there isn't as much left over as you might think especially considering the time involved. 

[1iagobblergetter]

The cost of pretty much everything rises each year. This is especially true with things realted to hunting.

No call makers needs to explain their costs. Simple supply & demand...if your product allows you to sell it for $200.00... Do it. 


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