Mirage Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Seems like the price of a bow has gone up alot the last couple of years. Seems like if you paid $500 for a bow a couple of years ago it was at the top of the price range "not the most exspensive but still more the the average" Im not talking setup either but now today i got the bass pro add and most bows are around 500 or more. Have they just gotten that much better? Or is it me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 9point Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today Hoyt got better. (Love my Trykon) Cant say nothing about the rest. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today Two years ago I ordered a custom recurve--$910 plus it was a 12-14 month wait! I sent the bowyer a $100 deposit and after 7 months I wanted a new guitar but the wife said new bow or guitar--not both.I cancelled the bow order and bought me a Gibson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today I haven't really seen that much of a difference in price around here....i paid $670 for my switchback last year and thats right around what i paid for the SQ2 i bought 4 years before that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today Prices of bows have definitely changed and I understand what he means. A few years back$500 woul dget you a top shelf bow, now that is just the middle of the road, the top shelf bows are all $700 +. It may seem steep, but to me, the bows of today are so far ahead of what we use to have available that it's pretty much worth it. In my opinion, you get what you pay for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today It doesn't seem worth it to me. I don't see why anyone woulda wanna pay $700+ for a bow that will be outdated within 3 years. All bows are gettin more expensive though. And I can't afford any of 'em.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today [ QUOTE ] It doesn't seem worth it to me. I don't see why anyone woulda wanna pay $700+ for a bow that will be outdated within 3 years. All bows are gettin more expensive though. And I can't afford any of 'em.lol [/ QUOTE ] See, that's where I disagree. Since 2004 and on, I truly don't think you can buy an outdated bow. Yeah, every year companies come out with the "newest and greatest" thing, but it's always something so insignificant it's unreal. Basically they just have to look like they are still inventing so it doesn't look like the company is in a lull. As for the price, it's definitely steep, but investing in one GREAT bow that could last a life time as opposed to buying 2 mediocre bows in a 6 year span or so is worth it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today But will it last a lifetime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today [ QUOTE ] But will it last a lifetime? [/ QUOTE ] Seeing as how my Mathews has a LIFETIME WARRANTY..... she sure will lol Heck, with proper maintenance and care, any bow can last a lifetime. Yeah, you may have to switch out a set of limbs and obviously some strings and cables, but none the less, they'll last forever if properly cared for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today Heck, when I bought my Martin almost 7 years ago...I thought bow prices were high then...so ya...they are steep! I wouldn't have a prob. spending the $ if it held its value a little better. You pay $700 for a new bow...shoot and/or hunt with it 3 years...you'd be darn lucky to get $400 for it. As long as I can hit what I'm aiming at and kill deer with my Martin...I won't be buying a new one anytime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today Expensive is in the eye of the beholder. If you've got the money to burn, blow it! Personally, with the kind of close-range hunting that I do, all I really need is a bow that will stay in one piece for a bunch of years. And they have been making those since way back when bows were relatively cheap. The fact is, that I don't believe I have killed more deer with any of those bows that I have hanging on the wall gathering dust than the $80 Bear Whitetail that I bought back in the early to mid 70's. You know, the one where you could use those limbs for pry-bars without causing any damage. I'm tired of keeping up with the Jones's. I grew out of that a long time ago.....lol. There's no way that they are going to suck me into buying any more of those high-priced, over-rated products of marketing. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today This winter I bought a new "last year's model" Parker setup from "Jacko" over at Archery Talk. I think I paid around $275 shipped. You can spend as much or as little as you want for most things. Now I just have to hope my shoulder heals so I can USE the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted June 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today I have a bow that is going on three years old, when i bought it it was at the top of its range "except for some exotic recurves, and i love it taken about 7 deer with it and it works great, i do believe you get what you pay for sometimes but i think bow makers see other companys getting high prices so they raise there prices seems like they are just getting kinda up there is all. Perhaps the quality levels are up there too. Im not trying to compete with he joness im just thinging in 5 more years when i start looking at new bows to buy the price could be as much as 1500 for a good bow. Same with sights they are going way up too. i think it is the popularity of the sprot i guess. I remember when I mail ordered my first bow from a black and white catalog, and the top bow then was around 300. i think mine was like 200 if that but man have they changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today I think prices are outrageous. But I guess it's no worse than the price of every other hobby. Golf equipment is too high also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAT_PATTERSON Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today The market is driven by us, bow hunters. Nope, I don't think so. I believe the market price is driven by the target shooters. They are more apt to change bows every year tying to get to the next level of competition. Hunters on the other hand find a nice quiet and reasonable fast bow and stay with it for awhile or until something causes them to up grade. Me, I prefer to shop for a good used bow, something that has not been mistreated and still will do the job or find a older bow that is new that is just looking for a good home. The more we jump on the latest and greatest thing out there the higher prices go, supply and demand. A lot of people will not buy a bow that only cost 400.00 because it can't be as well made and as good as a bow that cost 700.00. So what is a company to do, to stay in business they must raise their price to reflect the market. So when the "lower end" bows slowly creep up in price so do the upper end. This is only my opinion and we all know about opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today When I bought my Mathews Outback in March of '03 I paid $565 stripped. All said and done, I spent almost $1200 with 2 dozen Beman 380-16's. I think I spent more on the accesories, but the bow; if I can remember correctly, was cheaper than most people could get it for. I thougfht I was gonna spend more than most living in the north east. But I was wrong. Most were spending around $650 and better on the, then new Outback. The following year, the dealer who I got my Mathews from(Davis Sports, Sloatsburg,NY) was no longer a Mathews dealer. He said Mathews dropped him because he was selling the bows too cheap. He made his $ on the accesories. The bow he said he only made a few $ on. I can only imagine what a new Switchback costs stripped today This Mathews replaced a 20 year old bow, a Bear Whitetail Legend. I thought I be good for almost another 20 years, but my oldest boy(14) has his eyes on it, and he could draw it back too Looks like I will have to buy another bow soon. He is taking all my hunting stuff But I guess thats a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today The bow I'm shooting now was state of the art in 2001. It retailed for $549 and I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for a bow. So I found a "brand new" used one on eBay all set up and with 2 dozen top of the line carbon arrows and manufacturer's soft case. Approximately $1080 worth of stuff if bought new, retail. Got it all for $401 shipped!!! My point is, I guess, that it doesn't matter what the MSRP is on the new bows if you've got the willpower to say "phooey" on it. My philosophy is to let someone else take the retail beating. I'll get the spoils 6 months or a year later. I like to keep my "bow dollars per deer" ratio down. BTW.......5 years later there still ain't a nickel's worth of difference between my "antique" and the 2006 models. I also heard several years back that (at that time) over 50% of the pricetag of a new bow was to pay for the advertising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today Each year the price will go up as some will have to have the newest on the market and as some have said, we hunters drive the market up. Its a shame really when you have to pay $700.00 for a bare bow then spend $300 to $400 to make it ready to go hunting. Most people can't afford to do that every year or even once every 10 years. Just does not fit there budget. When you look at a bow its amazing where that $700.00 goes, its all the engineering and marketing costs and materials but one would think that the materials being mass produced would drop the price down a lot but if the market is out there and willing to pay $700.00 for a bow, why would you sell them it for about half? Just think in 10 years what a bow will cost, is $1200 out of line? Probably not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today When i bought my hoyt ultra sport. I got it for $490 and that was buying it off my girlfriends dad down at our local bow shop and he knocked off some money from that price. And gave me a few things that i couldnt use off my old bow. But i cant see spending $700 bucks on a new bow now that i have this one as long as its working good this will be with me for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today My 2006 Switchback XT was $700.00, bare bones. I will keep it probably 6-10 years though, and then buy a new one. My last bow I only had 2 years but did not care for it. The bow it replaced I had for over 10 years. I get accustomed to the same weapon and keep it. I have a Rem 700 30-06 that I would love to get a matte version of with a synthetic stock. The problem is, I have stacked critters up like cordwood with it and its kinda just "me". I couldn't get rid of it. I think this one is going to get a "face lift". I want to send it our for a matte finish and replace the scope with a matte version and then replace the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdbowhunter06 Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Re: Price of BOWS today They have went up. Every year bow hunting is getting more popular. There catching on to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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