MonsterBuck48 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 does anyone have any experience buying bows off ebay. is it worth it to get a new bow at a cheaper price or will i be better off buying from the dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Check with the manufacturer and see if the warranty is specific to the original owner of the bow. If that's the case buy a new discontinued bow of your choice. Many dealers liquidate on eBay. Get an invoice and keep it and register your bow with the manufacturer if required. You can get some great deals, but check to see what the bow originally sold for. I'd stay away from dealing with private individuals unless their record is pristine and they will accept returns. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 I bought a horton crossbow for my friends kid.Got a great deal and it shoots great.His 1st year he shot a doe.I agree with makeing sure you buy it from someone with good feedbacks and shop around.Lots of nice bow for sale in the rt classified thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Mark said it perfectly. Lots of overstock liquidated on eBay. I saved a 500 bucks from the original retail buying a 2 year old bow that was still unopened in the box. Just deal with reputable folks, and you can get a great deal on new or used ones with some great accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Me and my dad have bought many things on ebay including a bow which we practically got for a steal of a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 I would buy off of ArcheryTalk before I would buy from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 i have done both. i have bought a bow from Ebay and 2 bows from Archerytalk. all the deals deals went very smooth. you must know what you want to pay, about how much the bow is worth and how good the seller is. i look at there feedback, the amount of deals they have done and im carefull of the deal that sounds to good to be true. if your gong to save a lot of money, then it might be worth it. but if its just 50 or less, i would buy local. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 I buy everything off ebay and have never had a problem. I bought my bow off ebay and saved $400. Just make sure you are buying from someone with a good rating and ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 I prefer to use the local shops that have sell of their old inventory, never know when you may need some help, but if I am shopping for a used bow, I use the Archery Talk classifieds, too many horror stories on ebay for me to use that for something that expensive that I use on a daily basis-if their is a bad deal on AT, their Mods are on the original owner with a quickness and authority.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 ebay and Archery talk are both perfectly fine to buy off of IF you do the research and make sure you are buying from someone with a good track record. The only thing that keeps me from buying off of ebay is paypal, I have had some trouble with them in the past, mistakes made that were their fault, and both times they told me there was nothing they could do about it so I canceled my account with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I've purchased and I've sold - Only bad luck with both, purchasing was bad - had to resell the bow. Selling - see previous post. Totally my fault, but someone got hosed (on accident). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterBuck48 Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 ive dealt with ebay a few times, but nothin as in buying a bow. i was a little weary about the matter. i just feel like even though i can get a good discount most of the time from buying off ebay, but i always remember i havent seen the product or anything until the arrival date, so i don tkno the quality no matter what words say about something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterwebb Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 i deal with ebay a lot i buy and sell you can get some good deals if you watch if something wrong ebay will fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 i deal with ebay a lot i buy and sell you can get some good deals if you watch if something wrong ebay will fix it I been buying some things from Ebay as well. Got a new $240 fly rod for $140! So far, I have been treated great from the sellers I deal with. For me, the seller has to have a 95% or greater feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebohio Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 been buying off ebay for years hundreds of transactions only been screwed once but i agree if your not saving more than 50 bucks or so buy it somewhere you can lay your hands on it first. READ DISCRIPTIONS VERY CAREFULLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I have to add my 2 cents, since I just bought a bow off eBay. The seller didn't have much experience, I think 11 positive feedbacks, not sure that the percentage was. But I got a helluva deal on a bow that looks brand new. Pics are up and I'll just say I paid less than $200 for it. If I had received a junk bow, eBay would have taken care of it if the seller refused to send a refund so in my eyes, eBay is the way to go. Got a HSS vest on the way and a moultrie cam on the way also, great deals on those too. I recommend you do your research before placing a bid, and after doing so, bid away. eBay get's 2 thumbs up from me :clap::clap::clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterBuck48 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 well its been awhile since ive been on, ive been out in the field doin a training operation. but ive had my eye on the hoyt maxxis 31 so if one pops up on ebay for the right price i might just go for it. seems like everyone has had pretty decent luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEBRbruiser Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I have to add my 2 cents, since I just bought a bow off eBay. The seller didn't have much experience, I think 11 positive feedbacks, not sure that the percentage was. But I got a helluva deal on a bow that looks brand new. Pics are up and I'll just say I paid less than $200 for it. If I had received a junk bow, eBay would have taken care of it if the seller refused to send a refund so in my eyes, eBay is the way to go. Got a HSS vest on the way and a moultrie cam on the way also, great deals on those too. I recommend you do your research before placing a bid, and after doing so, bid away. eBay get's 2 thumbs up from me :clap::clap::clap: Agree 100%. There are some great deals to be had on ebay. I got my Hoyt for a heck of a price and was in the exact shape the description said. As many folks have said, do your research and read the description very carefully. If you do win an item please make sure and use PAYPAL to pay for your item as they will insure you that the product you buy is in the exact shape the description says its in. If its not, you get ahold of Paypal and they will refund your money and you send your item back to seller. Been using Ebay for years and have been on both sides of the deal. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no alibi Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 thumbs up for ebay Ive bought 4-5 bows off of ebay over the years and sold some on ebay.I must say i have not had any problems at all.my latest was a pse i got for $170 bucks that i will be using this season.Just be careful,before you make your bid check their return policy and feedback score,for me they would have to have a feedback score of no less than 98%.Anything you want for archery,ebay is the place to get it cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaddock87 Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Archery Talk I would look on Archerytalk.com as well that is where I would look first but I have bought several off Ebay & everything worked out fine just make sure the seller has a good rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_man_huntin Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I would buy from a dealer before I would buy ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The bow I'm shooting now came off eBay. Over $1000 of new bow & accessories for $407............to my door!!!!!!! Do your homework. Watch feedbacks and ask good questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEBRbruiser Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 ive dealt with ebay a few times, but nothin as in buying a bow. i was a little weary about the matter. i just feel like even though i can get a good discount most of the time from buying off ebay, but i always remember i havent seen the product or anything until the arrival date, so i don tkno the quality no matter what words say about something Thats the great thing about using PayPal to pay for the purchase. Even though you havn't been able to see the product. If the product is not in the exact condition the seller says its in you can file a claim and you will get your money back. Been through that process and had my money back within a couple weeks. Not bad all things considered. To each their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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