Old cans of Goex FFG, whats this stuff worth?

When the "Long gun registry" was first brought in I purchased a large amount of Black powder and go-ex even though I had a large stash. (I was afraid they would restrict ammo) I have been using it ever since in my black powder pistols, rifles and muskets. Some is even from my father- all of it is keeping quite fine. Goes "Boom" don'cha know!
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handofzeus said:
Yes it can. Moisture is obviously a bad thing and can ruin it, but age makes BP unstable. I was once told that if you can see white crystals that have formed in or on BP to soak it with oil and dispose of it. I don't know how accurate that advice is......IF AT ALL, but I I do know that old powder becomes unstable and the safest way to store it is air -tight container in a fridge. Take it for what it's worth
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OP, please don't store BP in your fridge...particularly 8lbs of it!? If it hasn't been open it is most likely just fine, but those in the know aren't going to pay full price for old powder. IMHO, $15 a pound would be fair...if it hasn't been opened.
 
I've got some with the same black marker writing on it,, and they are from the factory.
You should be able tell if the can was never opened if there is the metal plug in the spout under the cap.
 
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