Pro shop rip off

bukjuice · 08-30-2006, 04:34 PM

I just got back from my pro shop where I had my sting changed and tuned.When I got the bill I almost fell over $325 dollars latter I was out the door.I wanted to know what I would need to do the string change and tune myself.My wife also shoots and hunts with me.We shoot hoyts she shoots a Vtec and I shoot a Trycon.I have started a costom arrow building business and enjoy it very much.Please let me know what I would need to do my own work on my wifes and my bow.Thank you very much

JoshKeller · 08-30-2006, 05:12 PM

I find it hard to beleive any shop would charge $325 for just a string replacement and tune. For $100, you can get a press, and thats basically all you need to replace a string. Also a serving jig/material to serve in peep sights, and redo center serving. A large bag target for tuning with field points, a broadhead target, a set of allan wrenches will get you started with tuning. If you wish to papertune ( I dont, I just broadhead/walk back tune), you can make a paper tuning rack with about $25 a 2 x 4's. I'd also recommend and arrow saw if you dont already have one.

gibblet · 08-30-2006, 05:55 PM

heck, you could have mailed me your bow and i'd of re-strung, tuned it, and sent it back for $300.

gzg38b · 08-30-2006, 07:25 PM

That bowshop has some explainin' to do. I had my strings/cables replaced, bow tuned, peep sight added, bubble level installed, 24 arrows cut and insert installed, string savers put on, limb bolts replaced, AND bought a pack of slick tricks for $125 two weeks ago.

jdreddish · 08-30-2006, 08:28 PM

wow!! lastyear my re-string & tune was $50.00

Ed McDonald · 08-30-2006, 09:11 PM

Bukjuice - I think you are a Rape Victim . That tech should be hanging his head in shame for charging you that much ! I would be asking that crook some questions ! [:@]

Straightarrow · 08-31-2006, 04:15 AM

Something is not right. I've never heard of anything close to that. Let's say they put on a set of winner's choice strings. Even if they charged $50 to so-called "tune" your bow, you still paid about double what I'd expect. I would ask for a detailed breakdown of the charge. Was this for just one bow, or was it for both?

txjourneyman · 08-31-2006, 05:49 AM

I had my new Gibblet string put on yesterday. Installation with cat whiskers was $12.95. I tuned it myself while I was there at the range.

wis_bow_huntr · 08-31-2006, 06:19 AM

YOU GOT RIPPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go back to them and demand an explanation why it cost so much.

nodog · 08-31-2006, 06:33 AM

A place with good lighting, climate controled is good. The tools, allen wrench's, press, square, nock pliers. And the knowledge to do it right.

Somethings not right about your story and if it is as you say, post the name of the place and owner so others can avoid it.