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Title: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: TradDad on March 20, 2011, 12:04:00 AM

So I'm trolling through that one auction site and come across these R/D longbows from the above bowyers, model is called Red Stag. They're taking bids with a buy now of $350, don't know how to tell if there's a reserve or not.  One could be getting a decent bow at a nice low bid.  Picture sure does look purdy, but don't want to make that leap without a little "guidance". Anyone ever hear of these guys or better yet, shoot one of their bows?   :help:

Title: Re: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: Grey Taylor on March 20, 2011, 12:19:00 AM

Never heard of the bowyer but it looks halfway decent. At least as much as you can tell from pictures.
But I don't think $350 constitutes a "nice low bid."
Just my opinion...

Guy

Title: Re: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: TradDad on March 20, 2011, 12:27:00 AM

Well it looks like its a fresh post, so the starting bid is .99, sure it won't stay there for long.  Just thinking of the potential of winning on a low bid.  Yeah if I was ready to buy at $350, I'd be looking at some of our sponsors here first.

Title: Re: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: Raging Water on March 20, 2011, 12:39:00 AM

TradDad,

I have bought and sold bows on Auction sites. Mostly, with success. However, if you get a bum steer, you have little recourse.

If I may suggest, you can find many good deals on this site. And the TG Brotherhood will stand behind each other.

My humble opinion.

Matt

Title: Re: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: TradDad on March 20, 2011, 01:01:00 AM

Thanks Matt, you pretty much summed up my thoughts.  I had that funny feeling you sometimes get in the pit of your stomach.  I've been looking for a starter longbow at or under $100, think I just got carried away with the "what-ifs". :knothead:

I'll go back to my original plan and keep my eye out on our classifieds here.

BTW, to Matt and the rest of the crew here I just gotta say... You guys ROCK!

Title: Re: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: Grey Taylor on March 20, 2011, 01:20:00 AM

Joshua, you could also peruse the trad 3D shoots for something you like.
There's a great shoot coming up April 9-10 up near Solvang. There's bound to be new and used longbows available at the shoot.
PM me if you need details on the Chamberlin Ranch shoot.

Guy

Title: Re: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: TradDad on March 20, 2011, 12:42:00 PM

I just found out about Chamberlin the other day, unfortunately I already have a couple of basic firearms classes I'm teaching that weekend.  From the read, it sounds like a great shoot.  I'll keep those in mind too, thanks Guy.

Title: Re: Carpathian Traditional Archery???
Post by: Grey Taylor on March 20, 2011, 12:46:00 PM

Too bad, that's the best shoot of the year.
Another local trad 3D is in Simi Valley on May 7-8.

Guy