Adcock ACS 3pc TD_ PICS ADDED

[RonN]

Howdy,
I have a 2003 Adcock ACS 3pc TD longbow 64" 45#@28" in mint, like new condition. Cocobolo riser with red/black glass accent stripes and overlays. The limbs are black glass with carbon and bamboo laminations and red glass/black micarta tips.
I received the bow from the original owner, who was given this bow as a gift in May of 2003. The original owner was not an archer and the bow ended up spending the last 11 years sitting in a box on the top shelf of his closet. The bow has never been shot and is like new.
My question is, that I am considering selling the bow, but I do not have a good idea of its fair value. What would be a fair asking price for this bow?
Thanks,
Ron
   

[Danny Rowan]

Not trying to be funny or anything but it is worth what someone will pay for it. When it was built, if I remember correctly they were going for around $1000. Now with all the bad press O.L. has had due to non delivery and not refunding money, I do not know, maybe around $500 if you can get it.

[grayfeather]

is it a Adcock or a&h ?

[calgarychef]

If it's a true Adcock, I'd suggest around 800-1000.  If it's an A&H 600 or more.  It doesnt matter that O.L. Ran into trouble fulfilling orders, you've still got one of the best bows ever made.

[ed cowden]

I got my refund in a timely manner. I have no bad things to say about OL other than he never made me a bow for 3 years so I got a refund.

[RonN]

OK, thanks for the advice.
I had never seen one for sale, so I had no price comparison, but now I have a good idea.
thanks again.
Ron

[RonN]

Yes, the bow is an marked "built by O L Adcock", and the paper work is addressed Roswell , New Mexico..... (that's where the space aliens live)

[nineworlds9]

It's whatever someone will pay based on your asking price.  They are throwing out good numbers but the market hasn't been as good as it could be in a long time.  Take the numbers as 'asking' prices.  You will likely get less.  I would say 500-750 is a good estimated range for an actual sale price depending on the buyer and what you're willing to live with.  It has a bit of collectibility.

[RonN]

Thanks Chuck,
If anyone knows the market price  of a bow, you're the man.. even though, I hoping for better numbers. Seems like my home run find has turned into a strike out.... and there is no joy in Mudville tonight.
But tomorrow, maybe I will put the limbs on the riser, string her up and fling some arrows until I have a smile on my face.
Thanks,
Ron

[Wannabe1]

Those specs are perfect and I wouldn't sell that bow if it was me! 'Course, I don't know your financial situation so, do what needs to be done. Good luck with whatever you decide.    She sure is a beauty.

[RonN]

Yep, I purchased the Adcock on speculation.. I was "tickled" to find a bow built in 2003, that had never been shot and in new condition...
Yep, I overpaid in my eagerness to have it.
However, this is not the first time nor will it be the last time, that my bow-aholic addiction has added another bow to the rack.
Ron

[nineworlds9]

Hunting season is here so bows are moving especially slow as guys are sticking with tried and true setups.  Things will pick back up toward spring no doubt.

[Mike Mecredy]

In my opinion you would be wise to hold on to it.

[lefty4]

From your description, this isn't a CX model since there is fiberglass. Therefore it most likely won't bring as much.

BUT.   I would bet this bow will outshoot most of the high end custom bows out there, hybrids and recurves. I have two lefty Adcock CX models and they are TREMENDOUS performers, and I am not just talking about speed.

There is only one way to know for sure. I think you know what you have to do.      

We will wait for your report.

[RonN]

Yes, I paid too much for the Adcock to sell it at market price.. So today I took it out of the box, strung it up and spent two hours fling'n arrows at hay bales.. It was a pleasure to shoot, and made me happy.
Yes......this story has a happy ending, and the bow is no longer virgin.  You never know, where you will find some toxophilite love.

Thanks to everyone for their input.
have a nice day,
Ron

[Nala]

How about more pics of her?  It looks like a really purty bow.

I've wanted one of those A&H bows from the time I saw them on here.  There was a time that they couldn't make them fast enough to satisfy the demand.

I liked it so much because of the testing and such that they said went into the bow and the limbs where I would be able to shoot the same size arrows I shoot out of my 45 pound bows at the same speed, but with a much lower draw weight in an A&H longbow.  That's pretty darn attractive to those of us that can't shoot heavy bows.

Nalajr

[njloco]

That's all pretty cool, use it well and good luck with it.

[RonN]

Here are a few pics of the found Adcock acs.

 
 
 
 
 
 

[RonN]

I sure like the riser...... I wish that A&H would offer one in this style.