If you like these bows and watch the ads, you know that the prices of these bows being sold as used has finally began to drop. In the past I have seen them sell for prices like $1800. People have been paying a premium price to get a used one becuase they do not want to wait for a new one.
The question I have is, if you are interested in these bows, what do you consider a fair price to pay for a used one?
"Please please" do not change this thread to the question if they are worth it or not, or if you like it or not. We all understand many think they are over priced, we all understand some do not like the bow.
I am just interested in the answer from people who like the bow, what you think a good price is right now?
Sent you a PM John
What the ONE person who buys the bow is willing to pay and what ONE person selling the bow is willing to take.
If it were the specs I want I'd pay new price...no more though, if not the exact specs I want I wouldn't want it, tempting but it would be a sore point as long as the bow was around. I've been patiently waiting for 4 or so years now...I have a good feeling about this year!!
I would say what was said above, but myself, I think an ACS CX in used condition $650-$800 would be a fair price. If in Excellent cond. I may go $900 or so. Shawn
Somewhere around new price....depending on condition and 'want' factor. I currently have 2 and 1 on order.
I think $900 or below is the mark now.
as in all things, what the market is willing to pay is the rule.since A and H ( who are really great to work with) are now catching up and the wait time is much less the price is down. I'd say 60% of new is a good rul of thumb provided the bow is in ggod shape.
littlebigman, said it the way I would figure the used price. (50-60%) is a very normal starting price point for anything used.
I would pay around 900 to 1K. I bought a used one for new price about 4 mos ago and do not regret it at all. It is really a fine shooting bow and a joy to shoot. I was in such good condition that I don't think a new one coulda looked much better. Get one...you will love it.
QuoteOriginally posted by snag:
I think $900 or below is the mark now.
I won't disagree, but I have'nt seen any selling for $900 or below yet.
Stripstrike that looks like a really big bear with an Orca paint job in your avatar. Can you post a better pic and maybe a few details? Looks amazing!
Pardon the interruption to your thread SRTA.
I have seen several in the 800-900 hundred range in the last couple months. Shawn
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QuoteOriginally posted by snag:
I think $900 or below is the mark now.
I won't disagree, but I have'nt seen any selling for $900 or below yet. [/b]
a few weeks ago there was a left hand adcock ACS for selling on ****...the starting bid was 1200 usd... but finally there was no bid for this bow !!!...3 years ago some used adcock was sold for 2200 usd..in three years, maybe the sellers will have open their eyes..even if it belongs to the best, a bow stay a piece of wood, and now anyone can get his ACS in the year thanks to A&H...800-900 usd should be a goode price for a mint one..650 for the others...
One had a damaged riser and the other that sold for $900 was a different situation. Most of the other priced ones have been ACS not ACS-CX. Like all things though, the market will decide what they are worth in time.
Max price would be $200 below price of a new one.
Please keep in mind I am talking about an ACS CX. I know the older Adcocks prior to the ACS CX do sell a lot cheaper.
Thanks for everyone's input.
I thought I saw a LH one listed for $600...? Just checked and it is a ACS, not the CX.I bought one in like new condition for $800.
If it was the RIGHT ONE and in NEW condition then I'd pay the full price. I like the one I had.
I am talking the CX and just saw two in the last week go for $800. Shawn
I paid 1350 for one last summer and then turned down an offer for 1500. Sold it a few months ago for a lot less than I paid. They are selling for a lot less now. If you can get 1000 for a used one these days you had better take it. They are only going to get cheaper as the wait time gets shorter.
I have one that is worth $1000 and another that is worth $2500. I'm positive mine are worth that much cause that's how much it would take for someone to buy them. Course, I guess someone else could have a different perspective on their value.
John, send me $3500 and you will have bought 2 of them for exactly what they are worth. :biglaugh:
Mine is in the works right now and it's worth full retail to me or I wouldn't be buying it. I couldn't and can't find a used one in the poundage/configuration I want so I got on the list some time ago. The wood riser A&H ACS CX is one of the finest bows I've ever had the pleasure to shoot. Hopefully, mine will shoot as good as the model I fell in love with.
Was that the $2500 one or the $1000 dollar one Greg? :p
It's funny...when you are buying a bow it is always worth LESS than the price, but if you are selling it is always worth MORE!
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Was that the $2500 one or the $1000 dollar one Greg? :p
You shot the $2500 bow JC. Now you can tell folks you have shot a $2500 longbow. :biglaugh:
Bows are like cars and boats..........lookers always find them for less! LOL!!
I sold a 62" 52#@28 Bacote riser, A&H roll-up case, and a Boa small fry that matched. Sold it to a friend for $900 .....Thought it was a Fair price.....Bow and extras were in great codition.
Mark
How deep are your pockets, when comes to your hobby's. I think $900 for any A&H is fair price new or used. :thumbsup:
I have never bought or owned one but lurk on the classified pages quite a bit.
I'd say going price good to excellent condition: $800 - $1,000
The last real expensive one I saw trade here went for $1,800 but it was mint, included two sets of limbs, at least one set had been snake skinned, extra strings, and a soft case.
BTW - whatever Vermonster13 PM'd you is probably good info. That fellow is on the classified page ALL the time and is unbelievably quick in responding to the best, and "hard to find" bows. He knows the market.
i'd say one would'nt be worth more than a new treadway built to the spec's you want.just my cent's worth from an ole frugal mountain boy.like snag said,the one you missed was at least a 12 pointer,but the one you brung home was a good 6 pointer.i'm outa here.best regards to all.robert :campfire: :coffee: