Just ran out and for the likes of me can't remember where I purchased the last batch. Who has the best prices on 805 couplers?
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Try Jeff at JDs Trains. I get my 740's from him, but I don't know his price on the 805 as I no longer use them.
What's the name of the hobby shop that replace Jim Sutter's shop? I think that's were I lsat ordered them.
When I needed larger quantities of #805 Kadees, I generally purchased them at shows, where "quantity discounts" were offered. Dealers such as Rails Unlimited, P&D Hobby Shop, and some others at the Chicago O Scale March Meet, always tended to have fair pricing, plus NO SHIPPING. Since I no longer do mass freight car up-grades to Kadee couplers, I now purchase the occasional single package at my local hobby shop.
I get mine from http://www.kadeecouplers.com. The pricing depends on quantity. They stock all of the Kadee coupler types, plus the accessories.
$3.25 for 805's at JDs Trains $7.95 for 740's
I used to buy them at $1.61 per 100 years ago from a wholesale house.
Good luck finding that price these days
if you own a hobby shop, bet you can find them less than $1.75.
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
if you own a hobby shop, bet you can find them less than $1.75.
Bet you can't 
Are we talking per coupler or per pack?
Originally Posted by clem k:
Are we talking per coupler or per pack?
Per "pack" since, to my knowledge, you can not purchase just one coupler, even from Kadee. Now if one was defective, the nice folks at Kadee will send you a free replacement, just as they will if a component was missing from a "pack".
The 805 retails at $4.25 and there is no dealer out there that gets that big of a discount, especially from Kadee. They used to be one of the most difficult vendors to deal with as a hobby shop.
even at $4.25 retail, dealers are getting 40% off brings it down to $2.55, so if you buy 100 packs you should be getting much better price even below 50%. I was only quoting what I paid for the last 100 packs I bought a number of years ago.
soooo, if you could buy 804's at less than $3.00 a pack would you be in??
If you contact Kadee, they will be happy to quote you pricing on "bulk purchases" of #805 couplers. Last I remember the "bulk" pricing was based on 500 loose couplers, gear boxes, gear box covers, and springs, thus giving you 250 pairs of couplers. The "bulk" price was a SUBSTANTIAL saving!
Maybe so for a club or individual, this is not the case im referring to. you want kadee 804 for under 3 bux a pack I think I can make it happen. how many are you in for??
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
Maybe so for a club or individual, this is not the case im referring to. you want kadee 804 for under 3 bux a pack I think I can make it happen. how many are you in for??
None for me, as the #804 model is NOT metal, but plastic, isn't it?
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
soooo, if you could buy 804's at less than $3.00 a pack would you be in??
How much less? I'd need to hear it be a meaningful number - not $2.99,
And, I don't care about these not being metal; I've never had an 804 fail, and they work just fine on metal cars; I save the 805 for my wood cars when possible.
Could take 10-20.
Last 805's I bought were from George Peckhams O scale yard sale at $15 for 6 packs. He typically sets up at various eastern train show. Strasburg and such. If I'm not mistaken Bob Jones also offered them at a similar price.
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
I bought a number of years ago.
KEY words
I used to buy Floquil paint for $1.97, and before they discontinued the line I was paying $5 and $6 a bottle.
It's not even fair to compare prices of yester year when someone is looking for a god price right now... today. 1st you said less than $1.75 and now you've changed it to less than $3. You get people all excited...for nothing 
as soon as I get couplers in hand I will let folks know, rough guestimate around $2.65 pack. (this is NOT a firm price yet)
Bob, if you can get them at that price, I'd likely be in for 50 pairs. Let me know, thanks
+1 for George Peckman.
He'll be at the Cherry Valley swap meet on March 21.
Originally Posted by PRR Man:
+1 for George Peckman.
He'll be at the Cherry Valley swap meet on March 21.
That's confirmed?
as soon as I have them in hand I will post final price.
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MSRP = $4.25/pack
Dealer net (typ,) = $2.55
So, maybe the bigger question is 'How much shall we leave for the proprietor?'
Silly question, I know.
'That's confirmed?'
I wouldn't write it if it were not true.
Originally Posted by PRR Man:
'That's confirmed?'
I wouldn't write it if it were not true.
Well, I guess it has to be since it's on the internet.......and that let's me pack up very differently for that meet, too.
have not received bill yet but couplers may be as low as $2.50 pack. again im waiting for delivery
ok, have couplers in hand.
kd804 $2.50 per pack.
plus postage to lower 48
Bob, yes I am. Let me know-- thanks! My email is in my profile.
Bob,
Are these the 740s? If so that is a killer price!
Dave
sorry Dave 804's
well guys I am now down to 40 packs of the KD 804 couplers, anyone else?
mwb, you still want some?
Originally Posted by mwb:
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
soooo, if you could buy 804's at less than $3.00 a pack would you be in??
How much less? I'd need to hear it be a meaningful number - not $2.99,
And, I don't care about these not being metal; I've never had an 804 fail, and they work just fine on metal cars; I save the 805 for my wood cars when possible.
Could take 10-20.
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
mwb, you still want some?
Originally Posted by mwb:
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
soooo, if you could buy 804's at less than $3.00 a pack would you be in??
How much less? I'd need to hear it be a meaningful number - not $2.99,
And, I don't care about these not being metal; I've never had an 804 fail, and they work just fine on metal cars; I save the 805 for my wood cars when possible.
Could take 10-20.
e-mail sent.
all 100 sets sold. may get more in the future if there is enough interest
