Best approach to selling a bow.

[lpcjon2]

I have a Bob Lee Elite longbow(64" 59@28) I traded for a while ago. The bow is a smooth shooter and in excellent condition. I was thinking of selling it, but I dont know how to go about pricing it. And if I should add the shipping into the cost of the bow. Whats the best approach to listing and selling a bow. And how do you guys find the real value of bows that are listed, wouldnt want to over price a bow.

[threeunder]

Whatever you decide to do, just be up front about it in your original post.  Full disclosure is always the best way to do it.
As for approach, there is no better place, in my mind, than right here in the classifieds.
Oh, and one last thing, I have two pet peeves with looking at classifieds.
1. Is there is no clarification about whether the bow is LH or RH
2. I really like to see the photos in the original post.  Really don't like having to email for photos.
That's just my 2 cents
Ken

[floodman]

Bought and sold a bunch and the Key is  start  Low and keep going lower,until you pay someone to take it...I sold 8 bows last month and im in hole 2 grand..So I horseswap now....makes me fill better if I can drag out the pain..good luck.

[Rob W.]

A search for "Bob Lee" turned up 3 pages of results in the classifieds.

TYD seems to be the trend.

I think the term "buyers market" is an understatment right now. Wish I had some extra cash.

Pics sell!

Rob

[ChuckC]

I agree on the pix.  I won't even look twice if there are no pix.  Too many folks know how to do it and are willing to help if you don't, for yu not to post pics.
ChuckC

[Cherokee Scout]

Research similar bows to get an idea on price. As a general rule for most bows, look at what it cost new and start near 50% of the new price. I have found that when I place an ad, if it does not sell in the first day or two, it does not sell at all, price too high.

[drewsbow]

You know what you payed for it and have to decide what the bottom dollar you will take is. Then put on an add in the classifieds and ask a reasonable shipping or add it into the price and see what happens. Best of luck . Drew

[camodadd]

Pics are a must and include shipping in the price. the TYD price excludes any unknown costs to the buyer later on. That said...i have bought things "plus shipping" and still got a good buy.  Scott

[Sharpend60]

If you really want to sell it, offer a stellar price right out the gate.

To many people value their items too high and they never sell...

[old_goat2]

You can send it to  www.rmsgear.com,  a sponsor on here, if it's in good shape, you will probably get more than fifty percent of it's original value, even after you pay their consignment fee. They can also help you price it. Not best time to sell bow, but not worst either.

[ron w]

It's not rocket science.....you know what you paid or traded for it. Look and see what a new one is. Price it fairly and it will sell. As far as Photos go....if you have them it's nice, if you don't no big deal. Give an accurate description of the bow and it's shape and offer to take it back if they are not pleased. If that's not good enough.....oh well somebody else will buy it.I have nothing but good results buying and selling bows on this site. My biggest concern now days is that I keep going down in poundage so specs. are the first thing I look at!

[ron w]

It's not rocket science.....you know what you paid or traded for it. Look and see what a new one is. Price it fairly and it will sell. As far as Photos go....if you have them it's nice, if you don't no big deal. Give an accurate description of the bow and it's shape and offer to take it back if they are not pleased. If that's not good enough.....oh well somebody else will buy it.I have nothing but good results buying and selling bows on this site. My biggest concern now days is that I keep going down in poundage so specs. are the first thing I look at!

[ron w]

See, I can't even post once, let alone do pics.....      

[lpcjon2]

Thanks for the tips. I dont buy and sell like a lot of you guys, and when I traded the bow it was for another bow that I traded gear for so I never had a good idea of the value. Seams like the longer I have things that I dont really use, the less monetary value they have. I will see if I can find what a new goes for and get a base to work off of.Thanks

[Lamey]

GOOD PICS!

[Whip]

There are a lot of factors that can affect a fair price.  But a good range of value might be somewhere between 50-80% of what that bow would be new.  Certain makes of bows seem to hold value a little better than others, and a desirable draw weight helps a lot.  Age, condition, and some good looking wood will help determine where yours falls.

[elkken]

Pictures are a big plus for me ... posted in your ad

I like TYD pricing, but pricing on actual shipping is fair just keep that in mind when you price your bow. When setting my price I look at new if the bow is still being made and then what is the current market. Different bows go in popularity streaks so timing can be an issue for top $$, especially in this buyers market. Like Whip I price my used bows 50-80% of new depending on condition and options. Selling and trading used bows is not a way to make a good living but it sure is FUN.

Always better to sell something when you want to not when you need to, put a fair price on it and keep it up near the top for a week or two and then pull it if you do not need to sell it for another project.

As a buyer I like when Pay Pal is offered, it's fast and you have options if the deal goes south. As a seller do what is best for you.

Last but not least be a good communicator, reply timely, before and AFTER the sale. It goes a long way on future sales or trades.

Good luck to ya .....

[Hopewell Tom]

Be repeating some good tips above, but LH or RH, several pics, especially of any "minor" dings, etc. TYD pricing and follow up to the buyer AND edit the title to SOLD!, just the word SOLD!
It's frustrating to open up a post, scroll down to the last one and the bow is gone.
I was told here once, as per Whip, that a used bow is usually priced at 50% of new cost to sell quickly. Depends on the bow though, see: Silvertips, Blacktails, Shrews, ETC....

[RC]

I will not look at an add twice if it does not have pics and I really like to have a guys phone number before I drop several hundred bucks on a bow. Builds confidence talking to a guy and usually builds a new friendship.
  Its not buying a car either. A good fair price that makes me feel like I have made a fair deal works. RC