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Not to burst your bubble but there is very little value in bows like this. They will only appeal to a VERY small group of people.
Not so. There is demand for older recurves and longbows. Further, I see several bows in your pile that are likely to inspire interest. For example, it looks like you have at least 2 Bear Grizzlies in good shape.

I second the suggestion to seek out advice from traditional archers on the Leatherwall or Tradgang. Those folks buy and sell many bows like yours.
 

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Although I’m not buying, selling, or watching listings anymore, I bought and sold recurves and longbows on trad sites like the Leatherwall for many years. Folks here are mostly familiar with compounds and don't appreciate the value of older recurves and longbows. They simply are not sold for as little as you paid.

Given your lack of experience with archery equipment, you might want to consider contacting a reputable reseller of used recurves and longbows. I'd try Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear in Denver, Colorado. Given the amount of space between your investment and retail value, they might be able to make an offer that is low risk for them but still beneficial for you.
 

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The OP may not be legit but I suspect the photo is, in fact, of a collection associated with the famous Bill Stewart. The multicam bows all look like bows he made. The plastic limb pockets, for example, were a distinctive feature of some Stewart takedowns.

Signatures would not be unlikely, either. Many bowyers sign their work. Stewart also might have signed bows for a friend or fan who owned as many of his bows as are shown in the photo.

I regret I never met Bill even though I lived near him in Yakima. I was familiar with his work, though.
 
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