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Title: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: ballen28115 on July 07, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
Here's the deal.  I know somewhere there is a kid who needs a bow or someone got laid off and had to sell their bow(s) to make ends meet.  If you cover my shipping costs of 15 bucks and pass this bow along to someone who genuinely needs it, I'll give you a RH, Herters International Match Hunter, 62", 52# @ 28", This bow is a smooth good shooter, the wide limbs make for an easy draw.  Green glass over maple lams, not sure of the riser - looks like zebrawood or rosewood. Refinished and re-inked, missing the Herters sticker - not a mint collector's item, but in good condition for it's age. Has had two holes in the riser repaired and has a good quality epoxy repair to some lifted strands in the lower belly limb. Brush rest, newer string with yarn silencers and leather tip protector. All recent pictures posted here:
 http://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq81/ballen28115/Herters%20IM%20Hunter/  

This is the only place I am posting this, so the first person who responds knowing of or having a genuine need for this bow will get it.  Thank you and God Bless.

      (http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq81/ballen28115/Herters%20IM%20Hunter/HertersIntlMatchHunter003.jpg)

      (http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq81/ballen28115/Herters%20IM%20Hunter/HertersIntlMatchHunter002.jpg)

      (http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq81/ballen28115/Herters%20IM%20Hunter/HertersIntlMatchHunter004.jpg)

      (http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq81/ballen28115/Herters%20IM%20Hunter/HertersIntlMatchHunter005.jpg)

      (http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq81/ballen28115/Herters%20IM%20Hunter/HertersIntlMatchHunter010.jpg)
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: D.Sheppard on July 07, 2009, 09:26:00 AM
Your a good man. We are blessed because of things like this. Thank You.
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: T.J. on July 07, 2009, 09:29:00 AM
:clapper:     :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: ronp on July 07, 2009, 09:36:00 AM
Very nice gesture.  My nephew sure could use that bow.
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: jcar315 on July 07, 2009, 09:49:00 AM
Very nice gesture. This is what TG is all about.
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: saumensch on July 07, 2009, 09:55:00 AM
a nice bow and a great gesture!
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: smokin joe on July 07, 2009, 09:56:00 AM
My son in law lost his job and now can't find work. He is a good guy, just a simple farm boy grown up. He is a hunter who has sold all of his guns and hunting equipment bit by bit to provide some money for his family. He is in the process of losing his house and moving to an apartment. Times are tough for him, and thus for my daughter and grand daughter as well. I am sure there are lots of guys out there who are a lot worse off these days.
I am not going to ask for the bow for him. I will probably just send him one of my bows to use this fall. Your post was a reminder that I could be doing more for him if I scrimp and save a little more. With this economy I doubt that he will have any work before Christmas.
Times are tough out there for lots of people and it looks like it will get worse before anything improves. You are a good man for offering this. I am sure you will find someone worthy.
Joe
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: ronp on July 07, 2009, 10:02:00 AM
Bert,
I just called my nephew and he was given a long bow from a buddy of his, so he is all set.  Again, I am sure this bow will go to someone in need.
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: BadKarma on July 07, 2009, 10:04:00 AM
What a guy!!!!!
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: Ringneck on July 07, 2009, 10:18:00 AM
Good for you, Bert!    :thumbsup:  And to make this totally free, I will cover the shipping. Let me know Bert and I will send you the money.
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: trapperDave on July 07, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: ballen28115 on July 07, 2009, 10:25:00 AM
Thank you all for your kind comments.  Shawn, your offer is appreciated.  Put out the word!
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Post by: NancyVTAS on July 07, 2009, 10:27:00 AM
Great  thing your doing!!! Good to talk to you the other evening!!!
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: wihill on July 07, 2009, 10:29:00 AM
Don't need it, but wanted to say thank you for your generosity and donation!   (And I DO love green glass!)   :D
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: ballen28115 on July 07, 2009, 10:33:00 AM
Bow is spoken for.  Someone lost everything in a house fire and a friend spoke up for them.  Thanks to all who responded, I am really glad to be able to do this for someone.
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: robtattoo on July 07, 2009, 11:43:00 AM
:notworthy:   :clapper:
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Post by: 4runr on July 07, 2009, 12:16:00 PM
Very well done Bert!
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Post by: wingnut on July 07, 2009, 01:13:00 PM
Well Done!!

BTW the riser is Goncalo Alves.

Mike
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: ballen28115 on July 07, 2009, 02:40:00 PM
Mike,
Thanks for clearing that up for me.  I had been puzzled by that for as long as I have owned that bow.
Bert
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: Steelhead on July 07, 2009, 03:57:00 PM
Way to go Bert!!!Very nice gesture!
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Post by: Tom on July 07, 2009, 04:11:00 PM
Way to go Bert and Shawn.
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Post by: kurtbel5 on July 07, 2009, 07:18:00 PM
Very nice Bert
Kurt
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Post by: caleb7mm on July 07, 2009, 10:26:00 PM
awesome guys!! truly awesome!!
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Post by: Widowbender on July 07, 2009, 11:17:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

David
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Post by: JEFF B on July 07, 2009, 11:52:00 PM
:notworthy:    :notworthy:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: STOBBER on July 08, 2009, 05:51:00 PM
Fantastic...God bless you !
Our prayers for the families that are struggling thru these hard times.......i know how it feels.
The generosity of the guys and gals here never ceases to amaze me.......best folks in the world.
Tim
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: ballen28115 on July 09, 2009, 11:41:00 PM
I shipped the bow out to Syracuse, NY today.
Title: Re: Almost free bow for someone
Post by: BRITTMAN on July 10, 2009, 12:03:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:   you are the man !