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Title: Am I the only one?
Post by: Ric O'Shay on May 01, 2011, 09:56:00 AM
Or does this happen to you?

Have you ever thought about a new bow or even a previously owned bow and you begin to save up for it? Then low and behold, up it pops "For Sale". The pictures show a beautiful bow, just the right weight, length, the woods you were dreaming about. Then you realize, "I don't have the funds for it!" Then the worst of all happens. It goes "SOLD" within 10 minutes of being posted.   :mad:

Now, several weeks later, you are flushed with the cash you need for that special bow......and there is not even a hint of one to be found. Ever happen to you?
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Green on May 01, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
And the process starts over.......lol.  Good luck Danny on what model/weight/length you're looking for.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Bowwild on May 01, 2011, 10:00:00 AM
Yep. Not having the funds and not feeling right about spending funds on hand are the same thing to me. I just let a near perfect Bighorn go a few weeks ago because I couldn't sell a B Mag Riser to prevent buyer's remorse.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: straitera on May 01, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
Yep. Classifieds everytime. Not sure why as already own enough bows for a neighborhood. When you find a beaut your weight, length, cost, & description.., hard to resist?
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: shick on May 01, 2011, 10:12:00 AM
Ric', much too often.  When you have to sell in order to buy, the timing usually isn't on our side.  Ya gotta luv it.
Shick
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Hawkeye on May 01, 2011, 10:36:00 AM
Happens to me, too... err... all except the "flush with money several weeks later" on part!!     :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Mike Vines on May 01, 2011, 10:48:00 AM
Happens to me all the time.  I usually hesitate, and bam...it's gone.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: SimpleMan on May 01, 2011, 11:03:00 AM
OH Yes!....story of my life!  I have been looking for a specific weight, hand and length of bow for quite a while....and found them....no funds...as usual.  Finally have the funds and put my max bid and was blessed enought to get one.  Put your funds back in a good place and you will find the "right" bow again.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: TradRchr on May 01, 2011, 11:39:00 AM
Exactly which time are you talking about?
Probably the last 2 years, and then it came together, the right bow, the right price, and the funds, and being the the right buyer.
I am now the proud owner of a Shrew Classic Hunter.  :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    :archer2:  
Hang in there, it will happen.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: bulldog18 on May 01, 2011, 12:27:00 PM
Watched several come and go. Finally got the funds and sat and waited patiently,I just put the funds in a safe place and then the bow gods smiled upon me. I was blessed to find three Howard Hill bows in four weeks. Be patient your time will shine.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Friend on May 01, 2011, 12:29:00 PM
True with virtually any commodity.

Save 1st, then look. The guy with the cash in hand will maintain the upper hand and be in position to take advantage of good opporunities.

I am not immune to this either or actually I am infected with the same disorder.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Ringneck on May 01, 2011, 12:43:00 PM
Yep, or buy a bow off the classifieds and then someone lists a bow you want really bad right after you pull the trigger. My wife tells me that if I quit looking I wouldn't have this problem. What fun would that be   :D  .
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Swinestalker on May 01, 2011, 03:19:00 PM
Hang in there buddy, I've had good luck myself. Was looking for a specific bow, length and weight. It popped up in a few days. I contacted the gentleman to buy it and can you believe one of my bows that did not fit me well was just what he was looking for! Smooth trade and we both got exactly what we wanted. I still can't believe it.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Mudd on May 01, 2011, 03:31:00 PM
:archer:
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: BWD on May 01, 2011, 03:35:00 PM
You are not alone. Usually happens just after I buy a bow that is not really what I was looking for, but was a good deal.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on May 01, 2011, 04:34:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Hawkeye:
Happens to me, too... err... all except the "flush with money several weeks later" on part!!      :rolleyes:  
Same here. Never seem to have the money when that "Perfect Bow" becomes available.
That's why I usually just save up and buy new or do without..........the latter happens more than the former.  "[dntthnk]"
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: PowDuck on May 01, 2011, 04:43:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ringneck:
My wife tells me that if I quit looking I wouldn't have this problem. What fun would that be    :D   .
I couldn't agree more!!
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Orion on May 01, 2011, 04:44:00 PM
Patience, grasshopper.  They make more all the time.  Yeah, I've missed out on a sale here and there, but another usually shows up within six months. Sometimes I just advertise for exactly what I'm looking for.  They're out there. Good luck.   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: 7 Lakes on May 01, 2011, 05:27:00 PM
Sounds like my first venture into purchasing stocks.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: paperenginner on May 01, 2011, 09:29:00 PM
Mine starts with saving up for the bow but unfortunately it never ends with getting my goal!  Look at it this way at least you have a few dollars saved after words.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on May 01, 2011, 11:57:00 PM
Oh yeah!  Story of my life.

So, it must be another Massie?  Or is it another Hill?
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: ti-guy on May 02, 2011, 07:08:00 AM
just was'nt ment to be
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 02, 2011, 07:38:00 AM
Sure has Ric. I tell you what I do...I keep the persons username that bought the bow and contact them in that case a few weeks later. You would be surprised how many times you will find they don't care for the bow in some way and be able to get it.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: Ric O'Shay on May 02, 2011, 07:49:00 AM
Brant -

Ya' know, them Massie bows are really hard to come by.    :(  

Danny
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: LEWIS VADEN on May 03, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
I try not to look unless I have the money.  I did sat try!
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: snakebit40 on May 03, 2011, 06:14:00 PM
I own two bows. I will say again Two bows, TWO BOWS    :laughing:
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: mcgroundstalker on May 03, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
My wife says I should leave a light on in my archery room all the time. Might keep my bows from multiplying.  :p

... mike ...
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: johnis on May 03, 2011, 07:39:00 PM
Oh yes twice so far.first i didnt had the cash,second i had the cash but i was not fast enought   :knothead:    :knothead:
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: LONGSTYKES on May 03, 2011, 09:46:00 PM
Happens to me all the time. Great fun looking though. Some times I succeed and have a new bow to play with.
Title: Re: Am I the only one?
Post by: The Whittler on May 04, 2011, 08:49:00 PM
Somebody must have the money when the right bows come up for sale because they are gone before I can even look in my wallet lol.

But I can say I have been lucky a couple times.