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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: Bjorn on March 02, 2013, 04:57:00 PM
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Item # 200902453682 looks good...............check it out. I want an A handle don't know if this is the one.
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Bjorn, that looks like a nice one! I wonder what reserve is set at...
Are you actually breaking your "'62 and earlier only" rule? ;)
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That's a good question Brad; just in this case, don't have any 'A' handles, and I have gotten a little soft in the head I guess.
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That's one to have if your wanting an original unmolested
Beauty.
They don't come much better than that.
Good luck Bjorn!
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I know the owner of that handle, and people are going to have to dig deep for it. His son offered him a very modest price already. We will see if it stays on the auction site.
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He won't "sell" it to his own son?
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:dunno:
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The owner was asking questions about the worth of it on another site. I told him I would make him a fair offer if he would sent pictures, but he never did. He told me his son offered him $3500 for it.
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I can only wish my son had that kind of money! LOL
I am sure it is a good bow; but I must say that when I asked the seller for the serial number his response was "1500 range". A bit off putting I'd say for a big ticket item.
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Originally posted by Bjorn:
I can only wish my son had that kind of money! LOL
I am sure it is a good bow; but I must say that when I asked the seller for the serial number his response was "1500 range". A bit off putting I'd say for a big ticket item.
Good point Bjorn.
The seller, one would think, should be very detailed in its description and the "serial # range" comment is bizarre. If I were a bidder, I would want to know the serial # and I would ask for better pics especially the sockets close up.
This bow should top off in the $1800 to $2200 range with the limbs and case. The limbs have a high serial #, I imagine red tips.
I have no comment about the $3500 offer from his son.......
Philip
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Philip,
Who in their right mind would pay $3500.00 for a signed B-riser.That's insane!! This collecting stuff never ceases to amaze me.
I've dealt with the seller of that A-riser listed in the past and he's always been a pretty straight up guy,IMHO.
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Yeah, I have dealt with him too buying and selling, frankly I was taken aback by the cagey response-but there are more fish in that ocean!
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My A handle (in my avatar) is signed by Fred Bear with the Stickbowman figure and it is serial number A1111. Also happens to be signed by Glenn St. Charles. I dont think I would take $3500 for it because of the stickbowman sig, but $5000 would get it done. :)
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He ain't signing many these days and there isn't an over abundance of them around so I gotta think long haul it's a pretty safe investment.
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Someone may decide this is a "safe investment", but I know my wife...and this would NOT be a safe investment for me! :knothead:
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Might need a new wife (tongue in cheek ) mine encourages me and I'm extremly lucky.
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Hey guys, the handle in question is NOT signed, that is why we are having fun with the supposed price.
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Yes indeed, so Philip says 2200 tops I'll bet 2500. What's your guess ????????
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I'll guess it will stop at 1900 or so if reserve is not met.
I do not know why anyone would pay more than 2000, the best A handle package took how long to sell on this site? And that one was I think 2000.
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glad you didn't say type 1 B handle John ;o) I would have been happy to take that for your old type 1 signed B handle. Have something a bit more dear to my heart to pick up soon.
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Bill, I like yours more than those signature bows.
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i believe as John said. The last signed riser for $3500 was a type 2
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:smileystooges:
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This is fun,but I am totally confused! :dunno:
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confused? About?
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I'm confused about the last signed type II B-riser that sold for $3500.00 that you mentioned.I never saw it How long ago was that?
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Feb 21 item 130849939003
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It was a Type I
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Well then,that explains my confusion.Or at least some of it! LOL
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What about the rest Johnny?
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Chuck,
I gotta believe I was born with more than my share of confusion already imbedded in my DNA.The rest was slowly developed over the years. :confused:
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I hear ya Johnny.
How you been man?
I was confused as to the gentleman turning down $3500.
It seems like I should have splurged I bought a wood B handle a month or so ago, if the last 2 auctions are any indication to a new tred, the price has almost doubled since then.
Oh well, more time to save.
CTT
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Everything is good Chuck.And I agree,turning down $3500.00 for an un-signed riser would be pretty tough. Never a dull moment on the collecting field for sure.
John
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Didnt sell $3250.00 high bid
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Sons a bitch Johnny!! " who in their right mind would pay $3500 for a signed B handle ". I knew I was at least as nuts as you!! You beat me by a couple hundred bucks. Congrats!
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Oh,and I forgot is that B on a flight to NY???
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So, what would you say a set (A,B,and C) of 1970 Type 1 signed handles are worth? Are they worth more separately or as a collection of 3? They were signed by Fred in his later years, the A handle is a type one, the original owner installed the brass bushing beneath the coin for an arrow holder, he didn't drill all the way through the riser. After market brass stabilizer bushing is also installed. It was his hunting bow. The B and C handles are unmolested.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/2d11b79b-5b59-41da-b734-bdfc4f2d2195.jpg)
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(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/e07e0480-0746-4ad9-9087-a6662303d6a6.jpg)
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(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/afeded09-ee52-4090-96a6-10dd500a27c4.jpg)
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(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/b28d0ecf-c5c2-4016-b02f-a1daa986d4ea.jpg)
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(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/522ca45d-cad9-4ac6-b670-c9c7105d031f.jpg)
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To be clear, I was just asking your opinions on the prices of the signed handles today. I'm not thinking about selling or trading. It is a learning experience for me as to the value Fred's signature adds to a piece or in this case, a collection of 3. The coveted Signature bows have set the standard as they continue to trade. In addition Fred signed a lot of bows. All factors to consider.. I blame Grumley, he started it...
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Chuck, it is always a pleasure to see some of your remarkable collection. I have no idea as to the value of Fred signed bows, and thank you for sharing the pics. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Beautiful lineup Chuck :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Trap
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A joy for the eyes!
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thank you gentlemen, always a pleasure to share. I have some other handles, just haven't been taking any pics lately. They are addicting, be warned.
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See a nice Early RH A-Riser / #3 Limbs at Traditional Archery Sales in Florida
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Sweet bows Chuck!!!
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WOW!
I see I was way off on my estimate of the bidding price.
Anything's possible I guess.
........Philip
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Me too!!!
I am utterly confused as to why something sells for 2000 one day, 3500 the next, a Super K for 150, a 70's grizzly with holes for 250 and an average common Kodiak Hunter for 400. Everything I have learned about value over the last 10 years seems meaningless.
And, I know when I sell something it is apparently always while the market is low.
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Its nuts!
I have a few original type 1 A risers with limbs.
If someone wants one or two, I'll take $3000 for each setup.
Apparantly a Bargain price!!!!!
Can't imaqine what to ask for my signed
Type 1 A riser?
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To the moderator:
If thread is followed, you will see
my post was purely in jest and comical sarcasm and not a for sale ad.
.........Philip