Selling a bow with a name on it?

[VictoryHunter]

I have a custom Stalker Stickbow Coyote that I want to sell because I want to upgrade. The only issue in doing so that I forsee is the fact that the bow has my name on it. In y'all's experience does that detract from selling/buying a bow?

[Grey Taylor]

Depends upon the buyer.
It'll matter to some and not to others.

Guy

[Gen273]

Originally posted by Grey Taylor:
Depends upon the buyer.
It'll matter to some and not to others.

Guy

X2

However, I have bought and sold a bunch of bows with my name and other names on them.

[VictoryHunter]

Cool thanks guys!

[Hopewell Tom]

Just be sure to include that info in the description. I guess it's buyer beware, but I bought a bow once with a name on it, not mentioned and I felt duped, a bit.
It was up to me to ask, maybe, but I also felt it's more forthright to have that up front by the seller.

[JBridegroom22]

Like previously stated some care some don't. I think it's cool to see where it came from but that's personal preference.
Josh

[kat]

If I had my choice; I would prefer to not have someone's name on my bow.
Although it would be a consideration when buying a bow, it would not be a deal breaker.

[30coupe]

I have bought and sold some with names on them. I have never noticed that they shot any different with someone's name on them.      

Heck, there might be some names that would make the bow worth more!

It depends on how the bowyer adds the name, but sometimes it is easy to remove names. As long as the name is added on top of the finish, a bit of acetone on a rag will often wipe away any traces of the name. As long as you don't let the acetone sit on the finish, it shouldn't do any harm. I have used that method in the past.

[bigbadjon]

My Jack Howard Jet says Good Luck Mike on it. The guy I bought it from wasn't Mike either so it has traded hands multiple times even with it. I think desirability of the bow is the driving force in resell.

[mec lineman]

What are the specs of that bow and is it a static or longbow ? Just wanting to know for my sake!

[olddogrib]

If it becomes a show-stopper from the buyer's perspective you can always lower your asking price by the cost of a refinish job.

[ronp]

I have bought and sold several bows with names on them.  Just make sure you tell the potential buyer or ask the seller so there are no surprises.  Personally, it makes no difference to me.

[nineworlds9]

Some care some don't.  As stated, always be up front in the ad.  I also have bought bows were I wasn't told about name and it was somewhat of a let down.  It seems a 50-50 split.  I have noticed that I and many others don't care about names if its a rare, exceedingly beautiful, popular, or some how otherwise special bow.  Some names have mojo.  I sold a longbow that had Al Reader's name on it and later realized who he was.  LOL.

Personally I think its more unique to name the bow itself as a personalization rather than use out own names.  They're more like boats than underwear haha.

I like the thought that the name on the bow is part of its history, can't remember who said that but it was on this forum. Changed the way I look at it...

[buckracks7]

My favorite bow has someone else's name on it. I just feel grateful he sold it, and it doesn't bother me at all.

[longbow fanatic 1]

I sold one with my name on it once. I disclosed it in the ad. The buyer offered me $50 less than I was asking. Not sure if the reduced offer was because of the name on the bow or not. I was happy to sell it to him and even offered him a refund if he wasn't satisfied with it upon receipt of the bow. His response was that he was very pleased with his purchase.

[SELFBOW19953]

Actually, it's kind of neat some of the bows you get.  I have a Lightning LB TD that was made for David Peterson and a Stotler made for Bob Wesley.  I once had a bow that was made for Chris Surtees.  I sold it to someone that posted about what a great friend he was and how much he was missed.  I've had bows autographed by the Wensel Bros., Glenn St Charles, and others.

[TraditionalGuy]

Originally posted by 30coupe:
I have bought and sold some with names on them. I have never noticed that they shot any different with someone's name on them.      

I guess it depends on the name. My name is only three letters long, so anything more than that and the extra ink might affect my shooting heh.

[LoneWolf73]

I have lots of names on the wall. Does not matter to me. Besides, Therapy for overcoming something like that is too expensive. I can by more bows. LOL

If it bothers, you a little sandpaper and some matching varnish will make it go away.