59 Kodiak Special question

[Moots]

I am looking at a 59 Kodiak Special in good condition.  I have heard that the value of these vintage bows is lower than it was a few years ago.  I'm not sure if that is true.  I understand that the value of a bow is whatever someone is willing to pay, but what would be a reasonable price range for one of these bows today?

I sure appreciate your help.

Sincerely,
Rob

[Jack Hoyt 75]

IMO. $200 to 400 based on condition?  I havea '59 and a '60 on the wall.  If memory serves me I paid $265 and it was in pretty good condition.  Others may know more details on pricing.

Very subtle differences in limb design and tips between the two years.  I have seem '60's for sale as '59's so got to be careful.  I personally think they are a great bow and classic look and style.

I refinished one and got the yellowed glass back to like new white!  Looks great!

[warpedarrow]

You are correct on the market being quite a bit softer.  My main concern with buying a bow with light colored glass is how many stress lines are showing on the white glass.  That is assuming that the bow is sound and does not have other issues.  A bow of that age will have finish that is yellowed and riddled with tiny cracks but that is really a pretty easy fix.  I bought one for eighty dollars that was missing the coin and had one tip overlay missing.  I jumped all over that deal.  I retipped both tips and am presently shooting the bow...still pondering whether or not to redo the finish as it is not too bad.

At this point in time I would not think anything over $250 for a very nice '59 Kodiak Special.  I recently bought a '60 Kodiak Deluxe that is pretty nice for about $400 and saw one sell the other day for less than $200 but it had riser damage from a quiver.  You described the bow in question as "good" condition.  Is this good as in original good or refinished good?  Will this bow be a display bow or will it be put back to work?  If I was just wanting a really nice shooting bow to knock around with, my idea of how much to pay would be quite a bit less than what I would be willing to pay for a display bow.

[Blackhawk]

I certainly agree that the '59 KS was one of Bear's best looking/best shooting bows. I think now is the time to buy since prices on bows like that are probably down by 30%.  

A few years ago I sold a nice refinished 59 KS for $425.  I listed another of similar quality not too long ago for under $300, but it never sold.

[Moots]

Very helpful.  Thank you.  I might have overpaid, but I have what is supposed to be a nice 59 KS headed my way for $295.  66" and 43#.

Rob