Package Bee Order ESTIMATE

I have received information about package orders this year and it doesn't look good. Bees are not plentiful. A 3lb package of bees that include a queen will cost $123 plus a cage deposit, usually $3.00 per package. That is a 23 dollar increase from last year. The first delivery date is March 31 it may be possible for our orders to be held until the second date April 10th or third date April 20th but their is no guarantee. I need an Immediate estimate of how many packages to reserve for this area. If you are planning on purchasing bees through the club please reply to this email NO later than January 14th. I need your Name email and how many packages. If you do not respond with an estimate there may still be bees available for you but anyone that responds NOW will have priority. Payment will be collected late February early March.