Online bow buying

gregvisser · 07-19-2004, 10:21 PM

Hi guys,

This is my first post here and I'm even newer than a newbie. Don't even have my first bow yet, but I'm working on that. I'm from New Zealand, but due to a substantial mark-up on local (imported) bows (>US$1,000 for the bows I'm looking at), I've decided to rather source something from the US.

I am interested in either a Mathews LX or a Hoyt Xtec. Can anyone recommend possible online shops that would be willing to do business internationally? I am particularly interested in someone that will provide a high level of service/backup - it is truly hard to resolve after sales issues from a different part of the world. Is it best I go to the Mathews/Hoyt website and navigate from there, or can you guys possibly recommend someone?

Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Greg

thenuge15 · 07-19-2004, 10:24 PM

If you haven't go to your shops and shoot the bows you are looking at. It is a bad idea to buy a bow you have never handled before. Can't help you on getting one though.

Straightarrow · 07-20-2004, 05:12 AM

It is my guess, that after you pay shipping and any import duties, you will not be saving much if anything. In addition, the hassle to ship for any repairs would be astronomical. Add in the fact that you're new to this, and I would have to advise against this. Draw lentth is critical, and there are other considerations like tuning that could require the help of an experience bow shop. I think it would be a mistake to buy a bow overseas.

bugsNbows · 07-20-2004, 08:49 AM

New Hoyt's aren't usually sold over the internet (maybe personally owned ones though on Ebay)... you must get new bows from authorized dealers. Maybe you might check into Merlin. They are made in the UK and are very good quality bows. They are shipped all over.

austas · 07-20-2004, 10:38 PM

Gday from across the Tasman.

I buy my gear by mail order from Archery Mart in Sout Aust. Give good honest advice over the phone and the prices seem pretty good. They stock Martin, Merlin and Browning bows. Martin doesnt seem that popular in this forum (all seem to love Bowtech here) but I think they are OK. I have one and it seems to work. Top price is about 1000 Aussie bucks but have them under 500 as well.

Try contacting them on the following URL and get a price list.

http://www.archerymart.com.au/index.htm

Cheaper bows are still fun to shoot. Ive seen some poor shooting out of expensive bows.

Cheers

Jason.

robs archery · 07-21-2004, 12:40 PM

sent you an email rob