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Title: Ben Pearson Lord Mercury
Post by: VintageAce on June 08, 2014, 06:34:00 PM

Hi Guys, just cam across a Ben Pearson Lord mercury, new in the box that has never been shot, with a set of 12 swift 1816 aluminum arrows that are brand new in the box. I was wondering what the value is of the bow. I paid 200 for it all.  Before I shoot it, I was thinking its value might be affected.  looks beautiful, I am very tempted to shoot it.  Any Thoughts??
Ben Pearson   7176
              DH-22
              66"
              35xx.28

Title: Re: Ben Pearson Lord Mercury
Post by: damascusdave on June 08, 2014, 10:15:00 PM

Did you buy it to shoot it or to make money reselling it...collectible prices are pretty much in the toilet right now and there are not a lot of Pearson collectors around

DDave

Title: Re: Ben Pearson Lord Mercury
Post by: Larry m on June 08, 2014, 10:59:00 PM

That is a very nice shooting target setup at an unbelievable steal price. I would have it at the range tomorrow giving it a go!!!

Title: Re: Ben Pearson Lord Mercury
Post by: Lucas K on June 09, 2014, 02:41:00 PM

Great looking bows you won't hurt it by shooting it! Have fun. Values change from month to month but you probably did ok.

Title: Re: Ben Pearson Lord Mercury
Post by: mahantango on June 09, 2014, 03:59:00 PM

As nice as they are, there is just not a lot of demand for Pearson bows. Even when the market was good. Most Pearsons are great shooters and underated and the Lord Mercury was the best of them. Great find, I wouldn't hesitate to shoot the snot out of it

Title: Re: Ben Pearson Lord Mercury
Post by: brianbfree on July 28, 2014, 03:03:00 PM

Howard Hill shot a Ben Pearson in the early 70's or at least he said he did in an advertisement.

Title: Re: Ben Pearson Lord Mercury
Post by: NIGEL01 on July 31, 2014, 08:05:00 PM

pics please!  Think I'd have to shoot it.