Lee Loaders collectible?

J.B. Books · 02-14-2021, 07:16 PM

I am kind of surprised to see an old 2 3/4" 12ga Lee Loader sell for this much money, $100 with shipping. 26 bids, apparently they became collectible when I was not paying attention. I can't imagine people actually using them to load shells anymore.

6pt-Sika · 02-14-2021, 08:06 PM

Actually I’ve had some folks come in the shop looking for those things and seen several people looking for them on a couple forums . Might be something to do with having them in their “Bug Out Bag”

J.B. Books · 02-14-2021, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Actually I’ve had some folks come in the shop looking for those things and seen several people looking for them on a couple forums . Might be something to do with having them in their “Bug Out Bag”

Those bug out bags must weigh a lot if they are taking components with them for the old hand loader lol.

6pt-Sika · 02-14-2021, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Lester

Those bug out bags must weigh a lot if they are taking components with them for the old hand loader lol.

Very true ! One bag of shot would be more weight than I’d care for !

Gary Laudermilch · 02-14-2021, 08:34 PM

That is what I started loading with. What a chore to load a box of shells but they went bang.

todd allen · 02-14-2021, 09:09 PM

Just curious. Would a vintage .410 Lee Loader have any value?

6pt-Sika · 02-15-2021, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by todd allen

Just curious. Would a vintage .410 Lee Loader have any value?

Based on the price above I’d say yes . About 18 months ago Ida said $10-15 $20 tops .

J.B. Books · 02-15-2021, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by todd allen

Just curious. Would a vintage .410 Lee Loader have any value?

If you look at the completed auctions on Ebay you will see the 410 3" "vintage" Lee Loaders sell for over $100 plus shipping with many if not most falling into the $150 to $200 range. If it's complete with instructions and charge table it brings the most money. I don't understand it myself but there is a clearly a hot market for them at this time.

Paul Harm · 02-15-2021, 02:09 PM

I've got one for 12, 10, and 45/70. They sure ain't worth over a hundred each to me. People have got rocks in their heads. [ Did my dad use to say that ? ]

Timothy Tietz · 02-26-2021, 08:42 PM

JB, first post. I'm amazed too, luckily I have like all variations short thr 3 inch shell versions. Loaded my first 410 loads with one. Bugout stuff, but why not just load shells before hand. Collectors?...for this. Better hammer reloaders available, check YouTube. A guy sells a "survival" type reloader that looks a step up from the lee. I dont get it either.