Well, after hearing about others coming across good deals on trad bows and equipment at yard sales and wondering, "Why can't I ever find a deal like that?", it finally happened today.
I was off work today, which is rare, and my wife showed me a newspaper ad that said something about a "traditional bow, arrows, and misc." listed with a bunch of other stuff in the yard sale section.
Well, I couldn't get there fast enough and here's what I bought:
Ben Pearson Hawk recurve, 45#@28"
6-brand new, in the box, 3 Rivers POC wood arrows
G. Fred Asbell Wool Pullover in Silent Stalker Plaid in brand new condition
100% Wool Sweater in green
2 each Coleman Dual Fuel single burner stove
All of this for.......wait for it.......wait for it.......wait for it..............$24.00! Yes, I said $24.00.
The only thing wrong with anything was that the bow has some "crazing" on the back of both limbs and the Coleman stoves wouldn't pump up. I oiled the pump thingy and now one of them works perfectly and the other one may need the pump rod assembly replaced. NO complaints from me though.
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Congrats! I'm still waiting on my turn
:thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Jayb:
Congrats! I'm still waiting on my turn
Ditto!
Bisch
Wow! Now that's a steal
What a score!!! I am still waiting for my turn, also.
Great deal! That Pearson should be a piece of cake to refinish.
Wow great score! That Asbell wool is awesome stuff!
She shoots HE SCORES!!!
:cool: :clapper:
Was the guy home when she sold his stuff? :biglaugh:
Wow! Great deal for sure.
Wow....awesome deal. Y cant I stumble across something like that.
:archer:
I'll take that stuff off your hands and give you a profit - $25
Wow! That's a great score.
QuoteOriginally posted by dhermon85:
Was the guy home when she sold his stuff? :biglaugh:
I bought everything from him..........everything except for the Asbell wool and wool sweater. Got those for a dollar apiece!
A dollar a piece! That is the steal of the century!
Awesome. :thumbsup:
There autta be a law...
Major theft right there. Well done!
You did real good. Little scraping and some new finish makes those Pearson's clean up good.
That may be the best bargain find I've seen here yet! :thumbsup:
What a steal; you have earned the right to wear a parrot on your shoulder; well done :clapper:
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Originally posted by dbd870:
What a steal; you have earned the right to wear a parrot on your shoulder; well done :saywhat:
Sweet! :thumbsup:
Should have run out and bought a lottery ticket also...'cuz THAT was your lucky day,brother.
Waiting and knowing what to do when the time comes ,pays off! Well done
Great find. Good job!
Definitely made out like a bandit on that stuff. Deals like that don't often get repeated. I will let you double your money on that Asbell pullover if you so desire.
I still can't get over it, especially glad to get the Asbell wool pullover and the arrows. Been wanting one of Theresa Asbell's products for a very long time.