i have a super shrew samurai that is in exelent condition but im planing on selling it in the near future and it does have some spots on the riser with wear and would like to refinish,  i have no idea what something like this costs.

There are a few people that are sponsers here that do it.  One is Jim Belcher and another is Two Tracks Bow Company.

tim does bowdoc still do it, and how do his rates compare, ive seen his work and it is wonderfull.

Belcher would be top on my list man great person great job.. then the bowdoc

bowdoc's work is astonishing!

Anyone have a dollar finger for bow makeovers?

I have heard usally $100 to $150 but to be more specific you would have to ask the one doing the refinishing.

Bowdoc or Droptine59, they do some amazing stuff.

call droptine59 great job; real nice work.

Check on price and turn around time. You might be surprised at how long it might take.

call javaman and ask him how long/price to refinish it for ya.

I have had refi's done by more than one pro-I can tell you bowdoc gets all my business.

Oh and one more thing-I gave up asking any of them how long it takes-it is all the same-none of them are even remotely aware of "time". LOL!!
Just my personal experience.

Check out Jim Belcher(he is a sponsor). I had him re-tiller and refinish a longbow and it was beautiful.

call your fellow alaskan jack harrison.  he does makeovers on any bow.  he will refinish and make your bow into a take down for 250...cant beat that!

maybe move this to the collecters forum there are several good bow restoration folks hanging around that forum....I would check price turn around time and most of all I would check their references.Many many folks say they are pro bow restoration guy's.But they have only restored 1-2 bows.Its fairly easy to damage a bow in the restoration process if you are not careful.One other thought is the grade of materials used on the restorations.If one uses something like gun stock finish it will not last nearly as long as the higher grade 3 part finishes used by the real pros.Price can very alot because of material cost.Another thought is some bow builders do restoration.And again I would say if they have only built 2-3 bows you may want to check around.bowdoc

Let me preface this with the statement that Bowdoc is a dear friend and I think of him better than some of my family.

That said, and from a completely factual account, no ulterior motives, I will flat out tell you that Bowdoc's refinish work surpasses every finish from ANY refinisher or bowyer I've ever seen (yes, I said bowyer because none of their new bows look as good as his refinished bows). His humble post above belies his ability. His attention to detail is absolutely meticulous, if that's what you are after. I've seen 4 bows redone by him and they come out with an exhibition grade finish. I don't know if he's counted the number of refinishes he's done, but I'm sure the number is ridiculously high. He is an artist, plain and simple. If you want a bow to come out looking better than it was new, you will find none better.

Although my friend JC has been known to tell a few tall tales he is not exaggerating

After finishing a 100 or so bows
I do a good job of finishing but when I see bowdoc's work next my best mine looks like I used a brush.

I've been lurking behind Don for a few years and I agree with JC
               Kurt

Now Paul....I resemble that remark! How ya been? How's my favorite non-glass bow maker? You got any of those ol sticks you need disposed of I'll even pay shipping    :D