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Used Recurve Bow value

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GeoFish

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Does anyone have a feel for what a used Recurve bow in very good condition is worth based on a percentage of a new bow cost?
 
It really depends on the bow. I don't believe most bows drop below the 50% value, but most sell for 65-85% of value depending on demand and age. some of the best ways to find a price are to check on the stickbow classifieds, google to see what others sold theirs for, check facebook classifieds, etc.
 
Are we talking a widow or a sage here? big difference...
 
GeoFish said:
Custom recurves.
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Gotcha. Some people don't love having someone else's name on a bow if the make made it for "x" custom. That tends to bring the value down a little from what I've seen. Some makers are quite desirable as they no longer manufacture, or are dead... Some longbows like Ellburg's bring more than what he sold them for new as well...
 
Custom recurve bows usually sell pretty high as used if they are desirable. Sometimes near full price. Custom orders take a long time to get. If you buy a nice one used, it will always keep its value.
 
Be careful of expecting any bow to hold it's value. Send it hunting with me for a year and the dings and scratches will dissuade buyers from giving you top dollar for it. I'm hard on equipment.
 
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