Golden Palace Bee Hive, Beehive with 7pcs Auto Super Frames, Bee House with 1pcs Super Boxes, 1pcs Brood Boxes(No Brood Frames), Bee Hives Starter Beekeeping Kits

We bought one of these awhile back. Did a ton of research about types of paint that are acceptable. Made it a family event by painting each of our own hands and covering the hive (first picture top is backwards but is fixed now)We took quite a process to try and get the bees to accept the hive. It was recommended to leave them in the NUC the first few days while they get comfortable with the new environment. Then move a few frames over to the hive in the next week and wait to see if they accept… looks like they accepted. I then gave them a couple more weeks before adding the top of the hive.Updated 6/25/25The bees have started to explore the top frames. I don’t see honey yet but I do see a few exploring.update 7/24/25My bees have moved up top and are starting to work on filling the frames! Whoop!!! I will update again if I get to extract any honey this year.I can say it’s definitely worth it so far if you have the time and patience.Heads up- the directions aren’t fantastic. If you think something won’t fit together make sure you have it going the right direction. We experienced that issue and I saw another review complaining that it didn’t fit but I can see in his picture he also has it facing the wrong direction.

This is only a post-build review. Hives arrive in May, so we'll see how they accept it and will update then.I got two of these and both arrived on time and to my surprise, not a single broken or lost part. In fact there were a couple spares in the box. Surprised because these are after all plastic, and they took a long journey.Instructions were helpful, but if you weren't good at puzzles as a kid, maybe ask someone for help. Pre drill all your screw holes and don't over-tighten.If you paint (I got schooled from a paint store employee with a beekeeping wife) get the lowest VOX exterior paint you can. Then get a case of beer, a case of sandpaper and a lawn-chair, then camp out in the garage all weekend sanding the wax off. They definitely wax the boxes well. You can shorten the process by using a paint scraper first and a power sander. NO chemicals. Just don't sand or paint the inside of the boxes - the edges should be painted. I used heavy clasps, but we have big critters where we are. These will be secured to a stand as well.Update to follow.

After researching FloHives a lot, I learned they were invented in Australia by a clever guy who wanted to extra the honey without having to remove the frames and stick them in a centrifuge (less work, less mess and less violent to the bees). The original outfit in Australia still sells the flohives but they are like $2k. I ordered this Chinese knock-off and am thrilled. Its made of 100% cedar (it even smells amazing). Zero particle board, all quality. I also love the solid cedar roof that is pitched with gables at both ends. Most hives have flat roofs. This is way better: the attic is perfect for supplements/food and it keeps the hive dry.It comes in two boxes: the brood-box/standard hive, and the FloHive super. I ordered two hives for two different colonies. The company made one error: they sent me (4) boxes, but accidentally send (3) normal hive assemblies and only 1 super. It took me a week to get in touch with them in China but they were amazing and rectified the problem in days.A+++. Golden Palace = Zosolate Store (same thing). I will only buy from them now.

I hade a problem with one of the flow cells and had no support with a replacement or repair so the bees get that honey. I will not bye anymore for this saler.

The bee hive comes in 2 separate packages. Assembly is fairly easy with the aid of the video from the Amazon site.The brood box does not come with frames which is needed to start the hive.There is lots of information for bee keeping online to help you get going.Fast delivery, packaged well.

Hesitant to buy this after reading the reviews but everything went together pretty smoothly. Some suggestions I would make is to update the visuals in the instructions, all the screws look the same. Also the length of the screw for the knobs on the top key access point are too long, about 1/4in is sticking out and if you aren’t careful you’ll rip out the Kingsert. Aside from that everything fit great, the dovetails are tight enough to where you don’t have to use fasteners. When assembling this make sure you use your tape measure and dead blow hammer, it will save you a lot of time. The smell is really strong right out of the box but if you leave it outside for a few days it will go away. Can’t really complain much about a couple screws being too long when it’s $900 +shipping cheaper to its counterpart. I will update as soon as the bees start to work the super.