Archery Question

  • rsballar6941
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 412
    August 4, 2009 at 12:31 am #196850

    Okay, early on I was deciding on which to choose from, Mathews or Hoyt. I have now narrowed it down to a used Mathews DXT. My question is this. Since the bow is used, is it common to try an talk down the price? I figured since our economy is still struggling, archery shops are as well. What does everyone think? Also is it a good decision to purchase a bow where there is no warranty or should I purchase a new one with lifetime warranty? Any advice will be appreciated, thanks.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    August 4, 2009 at 12:55 am #54640

    What are they asking ? Is it loaded, or just the bow ? I would guess that just the bow should be somewhere around $400-$500, depending on shape. Also, there are lots of deals to be had at places like craigslist I wouldn’t wait too long though…. a little less than a month and the prices go up… have fun shopping

    swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    August 4, 2009 at 1:23 am #54645

    If it has accessories on they should be asking around $550. Either way I would try getting them down no matter what they are asking. Make sure you look over the string and cables good.

    rsballar6941
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 412
    August 4, 2009 at 3:21 am #54654

    They are asking $650 with nothing on it. The string seems to be in decent shape as well.

    protourbaits
    stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2466
    August 4, 2009 at 3:41 am #54655

    If its used, it better be reduced in price I am not sure if there are companies that have LIFETIME warranty, but they do cover things that are not the customers fault such as a twisted limb, strings and cables shred for unexplained reasons, etc.
    For example, i have a G5 Quest and when the bow was being put together at the factory someone put the string backwards through the cable slide so the string was rubbing against the other string and caused it to separate
    Since i had the bow for less than a year, it was under warranty and i got custom strings from Vapor Trail Blue and lime green
    However in your case, since you are buying a bow used i doubt you are going to be able to get any warranty from it

    SteveHuettl
    South Metro
    Posts: 224
    August 4, 2009 at 1:03 pm #54673

    Gobbler…what is your draw length? I have a DXT that I would be willing to sell you for $550. I will even throw in a brand new set of Gamehide hunting clothing if it works out. Either way you should be able to get that bow for around $550. It doesn’t hurt to offer that to the bow shop and see what they say.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    August 4, 2009 at 1:45 pm #54680

    Quote:

    Gobbler…what is your draw length? I have a DXT that I would be willing to sell you for $550. I will even throw in a brand new set of Gamehide hunting clothing if it works out. Either way you should be able to get that bow for around $550. It doesn’t hurt to offer that to the bow shop and see what they say.

    This sounds like a heck of a deal….

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    August 4, 2009 at 2:55 pm #54688

    Quote:

    Gobbler…what is your draw length? I have a DXT that I would be willing to sell you for $550. I will even throw in a brand new set of Gamehide hunting clothing if it works out. Either way you should be able to get that bow for around $550. It doesn’t hurt to offer that to the bow shop and see what they say.

    Go with Steve’s offer.

    Joel

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    August 6, 2009 at 2:29 am #54842

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Gobbler…what is your draw length? I have a DXT that I would be willing to sell you for $550. I will even throw in a brand new set of Gamehide hunting clothing if it works out. Either way you should be able to get that bow for around $550. It doesn’t hurt to offer that to the bow shop and see what they say.

    Go with Steve’s offer.

    Joel

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