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Title: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: TRAP on February 08, 2009, 08:56:00 PM
As you all know, there's been a recent spike in some bow prices on the big auction site in the sky.  A 62 Grizzly recently sold for $450.00 plus and a 61 Grizzzly is currently $300.00 plus with a day left. Those 62 inch Grizzlies are nice but wow that's pretty good coin for a "Grizzly".  

I sat at the comp last night and typed up a few item descriptions and fully planned on capitalizing on the craziness.  I even went as far as taking pictures today and had a 61 Grizzly listing completed.  I figured if the 50#er listed with visible stress could fetch 300+ my Zero stress 50# 61 would do even better. I was ready to hit the "list your item" button when I had second thoughts.

Before I could commit to selling it I thought I needed to shoot it one more time.  I strapped a modified 4-arrow leathertop to it and took it outside.  After 4 shots, I knew I'd probably feature this bow as my "go-to"  bow on a "Happy Birthday 1961" thread someday.  

I just couldnt turn it loose.  It just shoots good and I like it more than the "dead presidents" it would net.  I got it at a great price and planned on turning it over someday, but it's kinda grown on me.  I chased turkeys with it last Spring and we made a few memories.  Guess there's more to make.

 (http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/61Grizzy001.jpg)
 (http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/61Grizzy004.jpg)

Trap
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: 450 marlin on February 08, 2009, 09:08:00 PM
Trap,
 Great idea with the quiver, I was thinking of different ways to mount mine, looks like you
solved the puzzle for me...Roy
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: johnnyrazorhead on February 08, 2009, 09:09:00 PM
Trap,
 Totally understandable.Funny how we become attached to these old pieces of wood.They can become a part of us and what makes us tick.Gotta go with what's in your heart.Nice bow.
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: Mike Shaw on February 08, 2009, 10:49:00 PM
Daryl..I know where your coming from. Sometimes when I turn one loose Its like I lost a good friend...Very hard to replace!..You did the right thing...Mike
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: Bjorn on February 08, 2009, 11:24:00 PM
Yeah the prices are still tempting aren't they! Whoda' thunk it?
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: Horney Toad on February 08, 2009, 11:48:00 PM
I got my camo griz for $20. Sorta cool, I think I'll keep her a while. Can't blame ya Trap.
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: cacciatore on February 09, 2009, 03:17:00 AM
The prices will always go up and pieces will became arder to find. With this kind of economy we can see a little of slow down maybe on the more comon bows but the good one will keep their value,still
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: d. ward on February 09, 2009, 08:21:00 AM
I'am glad you snapped out of it.I know how it is to part with some items.It makes you feel bad to even think about it sometimes.
However I would also like to say my father always told me to strike while the iron is hot.I have several bows that will be lieveing here soon.bd
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: TRAP on February 09, 2009, 10:37:00 PM
$474.50   :confused:
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on February 09, 2009, 10:52:00 PM
Don't worry about the '61 Hunt,, You're covered.
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: TRAP on February 10, 2009, 12:13:00 AM
:D
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: MJB on February 10, 2009, 03:35:00 PM
Daryl
 (http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j297/treeyelpr/reallywantraccoonpd7cz3.jpg)
  :thumbsup:    :D    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: TRAP on February 19, 2009, 10:06:00 PM
Guess we'll find out if the iron's still hot.  

Looks like I'll be making memories with something else in two years.

Now that I have a great 61 Kodiak the decision is alot easier.  

Wish me well  :bigsmyl:  

Trap
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on February 19, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
You didn't???
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: 4runr on February 19, 2009, 10:58:00 PM
Yes he did!   :scared:
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: TRAP on February 19, 2009, 11:21:00 PM
I did.  You were right Ken.  My 61 hunt is covered.  

Trap
Title: Re: I just couldnt say Goodbye
Post by: kurtbel5 on February 19, 2009, 11:23:00 PM
Pics?
or you gonna make us wait?

Mines not as clean
 (http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt264/lbel5/bowpics2-15-09105.jpg)