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Being new to the forum. I wondered if it was acceptable to ask people what they think a fair price for a bow is(since I have little idea what used bows are worth). That is not being sold here?
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And you will get many answers! A fair price [to me] is what i am willing to pay for it. In today's economy it is a buyers market when it comes to bows. 50 to 60% of the original price, if the bow is in excellent conditon, would not be out of line. Some bows (just like cars) hold their value better than others and will command a better price. Centaurs, A & H archery, black widows, Leon Stewart's, Cari-Bows, Griffins, Morrisons, Shrews, etc are a few that hold up their price pretty well.
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Randy Keene Posts: 6672 | From: georgia | Registered: Aug 2007
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A lot of us would be more than happy telling you what we've paid for certain bows -- used or new -- as long as our wives aren't hanging around the computer screen.
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Member of various archery organizations. Posts: 3884 | From: Kentucky | Registered: Jan 2004
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The bow in question Ben Pearson Palomino Recurve. Its a RH 68" 40#.Serial number Ser M-1712. Thats about all I know about it. Thanks for your help everyone.
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quote:Originally posted by Bowwild: A lot of us would be more than happy telling you what we've paid for certain bows -- used or new -- as long as our wives aren't hanging around the computer screen.
You got that right.
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quote:Originally posted by Bowwild: A lot of us would be more than happy telling you what we've paid for certain bows -- used or new -- as long as our wives aren't hanging around the computer screen.
You got that right.
What is that tag line that one TG member uses?
"My fear is, that after I die, my wife will sell my bows for what I told her I paid for them"
Matt
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Two things that can never be taken back...Harsh Words and Time, Wasted Posts: 3612 | From: Texas | Registered: Dec 2009
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Surely it is worth more to someone who had one as a kid or who remembers their father shooting one.
Just as a guess: a normally used one in good shape with no faults beyond cosmetic might be worth 100 to 120. With a new string add a few $. A spotless one without a scuff or scratch, good lettering and in truly excellent shape - $200 to $250. Especially if it's a needed piece for someone pulling together a collection.
The one you're talking about, with box, has a bit going for it and looks to be a great shooter. I'd put $140 as where it ends up.
But I was blown away last week when a Bear Polar sold for more than twice what I thought it was worth.
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Bear Kodiak & Kodiak Hunter, Dick Palmer Hunter (L/B), Ben Pearson Hunter, Wing Presentation II & 3 Red Wing Hunters (LH & 2 RH), Browning Explorer & Cobra II, Martin/Howatt Dream Catcher (wood arrows for all) Posts: 2832 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: May 2003
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Sometimes there's no rhyme or reason to what is paid for an old bow at the auctions - not long ago a Pearson Silver Sovereign went for forty-five bucks, and a Pearson All American went for almost seventy-five the same day.
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In todays economy bow prices are down,unless they are selling a highly sought after bow.I just look at the classifieds and see what the prices are and how long it in the classifieds.
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Stumpkiller has it right. That should be the range that bow would sell for.
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In my opinion that will be a tough bow to sell. I have had a few of those, I found that the appearance/design is not one today's shooters buy. I would say $75-$100 tops.
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Yeah, but you might get a variety of opinions.
I got a decent Ben Pearson off Eb%^y for $85. Probably should have gone for more like $100- $120. The bow had no holes in the riser or deep blemishes. It had some cosmetic issues, but not much that can't be buffed out.
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