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Title: Bear Signature Bow
Post by: Kevin Dill on May 25, 2009, 06:48:00 AM
Hi,

I have a Bear Signature Bow, serial #31. It has never been taken out of the walnut case. The case and original box are in perfect condition. I even have the original shipping carton with all labels intact. It's a one-owner bow with established provenance...given as a gift by Fred Bear.

I'd like opinions on the current real value of this bow, because it is going up for sale very soon. I appreciate your help!

Kevin

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Title: Re: Bear Signature Bow
Post by: TRAP on May 25, 2009, 08:38:00 AM
4-6 Grand is my guess.  Maybe more with that serial number.  Do you know who received the gift from Fred?  That may have some influence on the value as well.

Trap
Title: Re: Bear Signature Bow
Post by: d. ward on May 25, 2009, 10:15:00 AM
2,500.00 - 4,000.00 maybe with things going the way they are.Sig's have not been selling as high priced as they once did.But none the less a great collectable item.bowdoc
Title: Re: Bear Signature Bow
Post by: Kevin Dill on May 25, 2009, 02:26:00 PM
The owner is the former president of the Bohning Corporation...now retired. All the documentation is verifiable and accurate. The bow was a personal gift from FB. I figure $4-6k, but that depends on the guy with the checkbook and how bad he wants an original Signature.

I'll say one thing: It's a breathtaking experience to open up the box(es) and lay eyes on one of these bows. This one looks a new as the day it was minted.

Kevin
Title: Re: Bear Signature Bow
Post by: d. ward on May 25, 2009, 04:49:00 PM
I think 6,000.00 may be a bit high as Glenn StCharles personal lefthand riser only sold for 6,000.00 when things were going great.That also was a personal gift to Glenn from Fred.Again depends on the buyer and how deep their pockets are and how bad they want it.bd