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Shopping on the web

Postby Fridaythe13th » 07 26, 2018 •  [Post 1]

Has anyone ever bought a used bow from ebay or any other web site? The reason I'm asking is because 1 of the members of our elk hunting group bought a used bow from ebay. the rest, site, arrows the whole works. I just don't know if I could. There is a lot to wrong on a bow and even more on a used bow. Maybe I'm just leery because I've never bought a used bow.
What do you think?


Mods you can move if this is in the wrong spot.
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby elkhuntfever » 07 26, 2018 •  [Post 2]

I bought a used "custom painted" Mathews bow for my grandkids. Mistake. Looks as if he use a can of spray paint and badly at that.
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby Tigger » 07 26, 2018 •  [Post 3]

Wahooo! I moved it to Gear/Weapons! My first post move ever. You win a prize Friday! I am thinking a week with the corporate jet and since RJ is gone he wont even notice!

Yeah, in regards to your topic, I wouldn't. I also wouldn't buy anything supposedly waterproof (jacket, etc).
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Postby Fridaythe13th » 07 26, 2018 •  [Post 4]

Glad I could help. Swing buy and pick me up n the jet Sept 7 I could use a ride to Idaho, lefty's back yard would be fine stop.
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby Elkhntr08 » 07 26, 2018 •  [Post 5]

I’ve bought 4 out of the last 5 on eBay and only had 1 issue. That bow was a piece of junk and got it returned ASAP.
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Postby baddaddy » 07 26, 2018 •  [Post 6]

Have purchased 4 on AT. All 4 were as advertised. no issues.
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby six » 07 27, 2018 •  [Post 7]

I've purchased 2 on Craigslist for the kids. Both great bows.
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby Lsb » 07 28, 2018 •  [Post 8]

baddaddy wrote:Have purchased 4 on AT. All 4 were as advertised. no issues.

Same here. I don't think I'll ever buy new again
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby Lefty » 08 02, 2018 •  [Post 9]

Fridaythe13th wrote:Glad I could help. Swing buy and pick me up n the jet Sept 7 I could use a ride to Idaho, lefty's back yard would be fine stop.

Then I suppose you expect luxury transportation to one of my hidy holes ;)

I bought Genesis bow on line ,.... ,... but otherwise Im buying from a local seller, or an archery shop. Our local shops, including Cabelas and Sportsman warehouse have some great prices on package deals.
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby ishy » 08 07, 2018 •  [Post 10]

I've done a couple with no issues.
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Re: Shopping on the web

Postby Fridaythe13th » 08 07, 2018 •  [Post 11]

Lefty wrote:
Fridaythe13th wrote:Glad I could help. Swing buy and pick me up n the jet Sept 7 I could use a ride to Idaho, lefty's back yard would be fine stop.

Then I suppose you expect luxury transportation to one of my hidy holes ;)

After a rib eye steak and some Idaho potatos. Lol
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