I am looking at a 59 Kodiak Special in good condition. I have heard that the value of these vintage bows is lower than it was a few years ago. I'm not sure if that is true. I understand that the value of a bow is whatever someone is willing to pay, but what would be a reasonable price range for one of these bows today?
I sure appreciate your help.
Sincerely,
Rob
IMO. $200 to 400 based on condition? I havea '59 and a '60 on the wall. If memory serves me I paid $265 and it was in pretty good condition. Others may know more details on pricing.
Very subtle differences in limb design and tips between the two years. I have seem '60's for sale as '59's so got to be careful. I personally think they are a great bow and classic look and style.
I refinished one and got the yellowed glass back to like new white! Looks great!
You are correct on the market being quite a bit softer. My main concern with buying a bow with light colored glass is how many stress lines are showing on the white glass. That is assuming that the bow is sound and does not have other issues. A bow of that age will have finish that is yellowed and riddled with tiny cracks but that is really a pretty easy fix. I bought one for eighty dollars that was missing the coin and had one tip overlay missing. I jumped all over that deal. I retipped both tips and am presently shooting the bow...still pondering whether or not to redo the finish as it is not too bad.
At this point in time I would not think anything over $250 for a very nice '59 Kodiak Special. I recently bought a '60 Kodiak Deluxe that is pretty nice for about $400 and saw one sell the other day for less than $200 but it had riser damage from a quiver. You described the bow in question as "good" condition. Is this good as in original good or refinished good? Will this bow be a display bow or will it be put back to work? If I was just wanting a really nice shooting bow to knock around with, my idea of how much to pay would be quite a bit less than what I would be willing to pay for a display bow.
I certainly agree that the '59 KS was one of Bear's best looking/best shooting bows. I think now is the time to buy since prices on bows like that are probably down by 30%.
A few years ago I sold a nice refinished 59 KS for $425. I listed another of similar quality not too long ago for under $300, but it never sold.
Very helpful. Thank you. I might have overpaid, but I have what is supposed to be a nice 59 KS headed my way for $295. 66" and 43#.
Rob