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Title: What happened to Al Reader's collection?
Post by: damascusdave on October 13, 2011, 05:14:00 AM

So far I have struck out with another thread trying to locate a bow that was sold to Al Reader. Maybe this thread will get the necessary attention.

The bow in question is a 1972 A riser takedown that Al bought from a fellow Albertan to "complete his collection" at the time. I think it has 72 pound limbs.

DDave

Title: Re: What happened to Al Reader's collection?
Post by: hayslope on October 13, 2011, 11:19:00 AM

Al's collection is still pretty much intact.  You can imagine how overwhelming it must be for his family.  Slowly and occasionally....some items have been appearing on the big auction site....some nice items and some with issues that Al had gathered over the years.

Title: Re: What happened to Al Reader's collection?
Post by: Horney Toad on October 13, 2011, 07:14:00 PM

I've seen quite a few on auction. Seems like many were on the lower end of his collection.

Title: Re: What happened to Al Reader's collection?
Post by: d. ward on October 15, 2011, 08:55:00 AM

H T me too I've seen several items on auction the last 6 months or so.I also hear thru the grape vine they are going to sell off most of it bd

Title: Re: What happened to Al Reader's collection?
Post by: damascusdave on October 17, 2011, 08:29:00 AM

Thanks guys.

It is always a sensitive issue when someone with a huge collection of anything dies. I feel for the family.

DDave

Title: Re: What happened to Al Reader's collection?
Post by: vintage-bears on October 17, 2011, 12:51:00 PM

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Originally posted by the real bowdoc:
H T me too I've seen several items on auction the last 6 months or so.I also hear thru the grape vine they are going to sell off most of it bd

Welcome home Donnie! Hope your hunt was memorable.
We miss you........Philip