Please tell me if I'm getting a decent deal or not on a Matthews Outback!

appleater25 · 04-28-2009, 10:12 AM

So I got a buddy who wants to sell me a 2002 Matthews Outback with new string and cables. He says that the sights and rest are "top of the line" and two years old but for the sake of pricing let's just say that they are upper level. He wants $350, what do you guys think? I am I getting a decent deal if all this is accurate?

luke/r · 04-28-2009, 10:36 AM

I was at a Mathews shop the other day and they had 2 used Outbacks for $450-$500 for just the bow. So if it is all setup with new strings and cables and a good rest and sight I would say it's a good deal.

Tribal · 04-28-2009, 10:38 AM

Thats a fair deal. He is definetly not ripping you off. 02 Outback fully loaded? Is it your length? If not you will have to buy a cam for a few bucks. That seems like a fair deal.

CIDEERHUNTER · 04-28-2009, 10:50 AM

GREAT BUY GO FOR IT

GR8atta2d · 04-28-2009, 10:51 AM

Did they make the Outback in 2002, seems like that would be a long life for a model. But anyway they hold a great resale. You could easily list it on EBAY and recoup the investment+ if ya wanted to trade up..to say a Bowtech

Proff · 04-28-2009, 12:04 PM

First off, that is a great deal. I love my Outback.
Second, it isn't a 2002. It is a 2004. I bought mine in 2004 when they were the hot new bow.
They are really are a sweet shooter. I love mine.

Proff · 04-28-2009, 12:09 PM

First of, that is a great deal. Especially if it is loaded. I love my Outback.
Second, it has to be a 2004, not a 2002. I bought mine brand new when they first came out and that was in 2004. I bought the second my local shop got in. It is really a great bow. If it fits you, you can't go wrong with that deal.

Proff · 04-28-2009, 12:10 PM

Sorry about that. I didn't think the first reply went through.

BGfisher · 04-28-2009, 01:00 PM

I think someone should tell him emphatically that the bow should fit him for draw length and what the cost would be if he needs to change the cam. He could probably find a used one or trade for one, but if he has to buy a new one, assuming they are still made, it would cost about $80 or more. I could be wrong, but just thought I'd point this out.

kwilson16 · 04-28-2009, 01:11 PM

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ORIGINAL: luke/r

all setup with new strings and cables

New strings and cables are at least $65 (maybe more). This is equally important to the cam compatibility for value.