The $30 is a great deal for me. I am that "one bow" guy. I've owned a few... all used (except for a Bob Anderson Zipper years ago), bought from the classifieds, but at different times. Sell one, buy one. That is what retirement income calls for.

Presently buying one right now. A Kwyk Styk.

It is worth the $30 bucks for all the time and enjoyment that i get just "window shopping".

QuoteOriginally posted by stabow:
David M I was shooting a Northern Mist that I bought awhile back with your name on it.      

I bet it has some good mojo, Boyd!  

I had something interesting happen on the classifieds. I posted an ad looking for a specific bow. A bowyer contacted me and offered me a used, discontinued two piece bow, same model I was searching for, at about a 50% reduction from retail price. I guess even bowyers occasionally sell bows for a loss.

It is definitely a buyers market in used bows right now. Tired of hearing the whiners about contributing to a great site, they miss the big picture, wanting something for nothing, but they have a right to say it on a free site.

QuoteOriginally posted by katman:
It is definitely a buyers market in used bows right now. Tired of hearing the whiners about contributing to a great site, they miss the big picture, wanting something for nothing, but they have a right to say it on a free site.

   

many folks will not pay the fee to browse. Fewer browsers=fewer buyers. business degrees confirm that obvious fact. X2

As much as I used to buy sell and trade bows here, yes I will agree it has come to a major halt I just don't think there are many people viewing the classifieds as there used to be. Most likely because they don't feel the need or want to contribute to "use the classifieds."
My logic these days is a tad different. I don't contribute to use the classifieds. I contribute because I'm pretty sure hosting, running,and using bandwith on a website isn't free. It's gotta cost someone something. For all the information I've gotten on here, stories I've read from so many of you, people I've met because of this site, hunts I've been on, tutorials.etc. $30 seems cheap! And to boot....I get to use the classifieds!
Better than any magazine subscription I'll ever have on trad archery...

I have bought and sold a few on the classifieds. I love them. I always feel great about the deals and I have tried to use 3 others with horrid luck. As far as what I lose when I sell... Well I never expect to sell for what I bought, its like a car to me. Also, between the $30 a year and what I lose, I even out with the bows I buy. And many people are right, any market ebbs and flows. Hunting seasons, tax periods, etc. i'm sure it'll pick up.

many folks will not pay the fee to browse. Fewer browsers=fewer buyers. business degrees confirm that obvious fact. X2 I was a 2014 contributor and really liked to browse but being retired now just can't see spending the money so I look elsewhere.

The thing that I don't understand is buyers are not making offers, after all I believe we are all willing to negotiate a bit.

I agree with Matty 100%....!!

QuoteOriginally posted by Cavscout9753:
I have bought and sold a few on the classifieds. I love them. I always feel great about the deals and I have tried to use 3 others with horrid luck. As far as what I lose when I sell... Well I never expect to sell for what I bought, its like a car to me. Also, between the $30 a year and what I lose, I even out with the bows I buy. And many people are right, any market ebbs and flows. Hunting seasons, tax periods, etc. i'm sure it'll pick up.

x2

As for selling bows at below market value, I can only speak from my own experience. I made a decision that I plain had too many, too many sitting on a rack, too many that would hardly be shot and for the amount of limited time I actually get to hunt, having 20 bows and hunt 3-5 days a year seems silly. Why not sell them to the great group of people here to enjoy them. In the process I decide to keep the bows that are really special to me. Simply speaking less is more.

QuoteOriginally posted by Guss:
I agree with Matty 100%....!!

X2, just did a quick count . 1st 2 pages of ads and counted 40 sold bows!

Ed Cowden has a beautiful Liberty English longbow. 68" 52@29 for $325 he can't sell. I'm tempted to buy the darn thing just because! What are the cores on that bow, Ed?

Chumming the water for you, Ed!    

You guys think you got it tough...try selling a left hand bow that's about 70# at a normal 28" draw. All my bows fit this category. Takes me forever to sell and usually has to be for dirt cheap. Literally near impossible.

QuoteOriginally posted by LB_hntr:
You guys think you got it tough...try selling a left hand bow that's about 70# at a normal 28" draw. All my bows fit this category. Takes me forever to sell and usually has to be for dirt cheap. Literally near impossible.

Got a buddy looking for one now. Goes by dragonheart here.

I got my hat when the classifieds went to pay per view.

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QuoteOriginally posted by ed cowden:
I and a couple of friend's have had bows in the want ads for more than a week and barely get any response or interest. And for bows shipped at lower than half price with no waiting.
It is very disappointing that trading and selling is going so poorly. I hope all our bowyers and having better success at moving product. Maybe everyone is going fishing now that it is spring.

Market does seem a bit slow but I saw your add and a better description as well as photos would help you out significantly    in closing a deal. I hardly won't buy a bow without seeing pictures and for some the trouble of emailing or texting is an extra inconvenience.

   Sometimes its love at 1st sight and with no sighting, aint no loving. [/b]

This^^^definitely makes a difference. I find it much easier to close the listing and forget about it if I haven't seen pictures. You know what they say about a picture being worth a thousand words...

See David M...if you're sellin', I'm in trouble      That's why I HAVE to stay away  :D