Grade A
Highest Condition
Brown, solid & minimally weathered.
September 2026 · Buying Price Guide
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Current reference prices for purchasing whole shed elk, deer and moose antlers from a dealer or broker. Find the right grade, then estimate your purchase by the pound.
Reference prices for purchasing whole shed antlers from a dealer or broker.
Whole shed antler · United States
Current Buying Prices
Published reference prices for purchasing whole shed antler, before qualifying volume adjustments.
Prices Effective September 2026USD per pound / $0.25 base incrementsSeptember 2026 · USD per pound
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Grade B
Moderate Weathering
Faded color. Still generally solid.
Grade C
Heavy Weathering
Bleached, chalkier & more weathered.
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Reference prices only. Volume adjustments apply to all three species and all three grades.
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Bulk Purchase Adjustments
Larger purchases receive a lower reference price. The qualifying tier applies to the whole lot.
| Total lot weight | Reference adjustment |
|---|---|
| Under 500 lb | 0% · base price |
| 500–999 lb | 1% decrease |
| 1,000–1,499 lb | 2% decrease |
| 1,500–1,999 lb | 3% decrease |
| 2,000–2,499 lb | 4% decrease |
| 2,500+ lb | 5% decrease |
Fractional weights use exact thresholds: the first tier begins at 500 lb, then increases at 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 lb. Adjustments are not compounded.
Continued on the next page: lot value calculator snapshot, condition grades and reference notes.
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September 2026 · Grade A · Elk
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- Base price per pound
- $15.25 / lb
- Total weight
- 500 lb
- Combined lot for tier
- 500 lb
- Applicable bulk adjustment
- 1% decrease
- Base purchase value
- $7,625.00
- Bulk savings
- −$76.25
Adjusted purchase value
Effective rate: $15.0975 / lb
Reference estimate only. Dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest cent.
For a mixed lot, use the combined weight for the tier and value each species/grade portion separately. Calculated effective rates and totals may fall outside $0.25 increments.
Condition comes first
A Practical Guide to Grading
Look at color, surface and structural condition together, not color alone.
Grade A
Highest Condition
Generally fresh-looking antler with strong natural brown coloration, minimal sun bleaching, solid structure, minimal cracking and minimal weather damage. Good overall condition.
Highest-value materialGrade B
Moderate Weathering
Antler with faded color, partial whitening, light cracking and moderate sun exposure, while retaining generally solid structural condition.
Middle-grade materialGrade C
Heavy Weathering
More heavily weathered antler with substantial bleaching or whitening, chalkier texture, heavier cracking, significant weather exposure and more structural deterioration.
Lowest-value materialGrading is not universally standardized. Individual buyers may grade borderline antlers differently; confirm the grade and condition before agreeing on a price.
Understanding the price guides
Why Buying and Selling Prices Differ
The Buying Guide reflects purchases from a dealer or broker; the Selling Guide reflects sales to one. The difference primarily supports their work and operating costs, as well as a business return.
How dealer and broker margins work
Dealer and broker margin
Buying and selling prices reflect two different sides of a dealer or broker transaction.
The difference primarily represents the dealer and broker margin: the amount available to cover the work and operating costs involved in purchasing, preparing and reselling antlers, while allowing for a business return.
These costs include storage, time, travel costs, handling, grading, equipment depreciation and the work of consolidating smaller purchases into larger lots.
Selling Price Guide
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Reflects what someone may receive when selling whole shed antlers to a dealer or broker.
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Reflects what someone may pay when purchasing whole shed antlers from a dealer or broker.
View Buying PricesA margin is not the same as net profit. Operating costs must be covered first. These guides do not prescribe a fixed margin for every dealer or transaction.
A reference, not a quote
Every Lot Is Different.
Reference prices only. Actual pricing may vary based on exact antler condition, grading, region, species mix, lot composition and individual buyer requirements. Confirm the price and transaction terms before purchasing. These are editorial references, not a verified transaction survey.
September 2026 / Edition 2026.09. Reviewed September 14, 2026 for edition content, not independently verified transactions. A private reference, not a government index or commodity exchange. This PDF is a static snapshot; use the HTML edition for interactive calculations.