 Brandi 
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Posted: 1/23/2012 5:52:45 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT The bows draw weight is wayyy to heavy for me (it's a 70# peak weight pull). My friend had persuaded me to keep it for sentimental reasons but I've been considering trading it for another gun. I had the guys at H&H's archery department lower the draw weight as much as possible and I can pull it but just barely. Physically it's just too much for me and I keep thinking about the $1700 that I have invested in it going to waste. Obviously the value has depreciated so I'm hoping you guys could give me an estimate of what you think a fair trade value would be. It's in excellent condition and as I said it was only used one season and has been in it's bow bag since. The bare bow, when purchased new of course, was just over $1000 without any accessories. I realize that even in it's excellent condition it's not even close to the $1700 I have invested so hopefully you guys with the knowledge can give me a current fair trade value. If it doesn't have enough value I'll just hang it on the wall. Specs are: PSE Mach 10 U1 Pro Shop bow RH PSE Brush Camo 29" adjustable draw length 70# peak draw weight TRM grips Camo wrist strap NV disks Cobra Eclipse Micro adjust windage/elevation sight 7 1/2" Vibracheck Isolator in PSE camo PSE 8 arrow one piece quiver with Mongoose bracket Camo cloth bow bag 6 Gold Tip carbon arrows with unused Muzzy and Magnus broadheads |
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loonybin
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Posted: 1/24/2012 6:24:06 PM
Originally Posted By Brandi: You might be better served by contacting PSE and seeing if you can get some lighter limbs and proper draw length cams for it if they still have any. That way you can shoot it. Small investment for a "new" bow for you.I have this bow which I've had for several years but has only been hunted with once ( I got a doe with it). Long story short the bow was initially purchased as a gift from me for someone but I ended up with it. The bows draw weight is wayyy to heavy for me (it's a 70# peak weight pull). My friend had persuaded me to keep it for sentimental reasons but I've been considering trading it for another gun. I had the guys at H&H's archery department lower the draw weight as much as possible and I can pull it but just barely. Physically it's just too much for me and I keep thinking about the $1700 that I have invested in it going to waste. Obviously the value has depreciated so I'm hoping you guys could give me an estimate of what you think a fair trade value would be. It's in excellent condition and as I said it was only used one season and has been in it's bow bag since. The bare bow, when purchased new of course, was just over $1000 without any accessories. I realize that even in it's excellent condition it's not even close to the $1700 I have invested so hopefully you guys with the knowledge can give me a current fair trade value. If it doesn't have enough value I'll just hang it on the wall. Specs are: PSE Mach 10 U1 Pro Shop bow RH PSE Brush Camo 29" adjustable draw length 70# peak draw weight TRM grips Camo wrist strap NV disks Cobra Eclipse Micro adjust windage/elevation sight 7 1/2" Vibracheck Isolator in PSE camo PSE 8 arrow one piece quiver with Mongoose bracket Camo cloth bow bag 6 Gold Tip carbon arrows with unused Muzzy and Magnus broadheads However, it is fairly old, so they might not have what you need and you may have to resort to fleaBay to get the parts. |
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Posted: 1/24/2012 10:57:43 PM
Thanks but I doubt I'll ever bowhunt again so my options are to trade the bow for something I want or put it back in the closet. Spending more money on it isn't an option. Thought the experts here might have some insight into the trade value so I don't end up asking too much or receiving too little. Looks like it's probably going back into storage which is a shame for such a nice bow.
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M4Madness
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Posted: 1/25/2012 6:48:53 PM
Brandi, the problem is that bows depreciate at a more rapid rate than just about anything. I've seen many used one year old bows sell for half the price they were new. Everyone wants the "latest and greatest", which drives the used prices down. If you are able to get even half of your money back, feel blessed. Good luck.
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Posted: 1/25/2012 7:22:18 PM
Yeah...I knew that it's value wasn't going to be even close to what I paid but I didn't know how much to value it. I guess if I decide to put it up for trade I'll figure around $500 and go from there. Thanks
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Posted: 3/1/2012 11:42:46 PM
Look around on ebay and such and find one like it and go off there price
There are people out there looking for stuff all the time.. hell i had a guy offer me 300 for a 10+ year old bow that i was planning on selling for half that |
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