Well,basically the deal is the Rapture that lists for 399.00 plus top of the line sight, drop away rest, release, quiver, and arrows. He was honest and said I'd basically be saving 50 bucks on all the accessories. The big plus with going with the shop is the personal FREE service if I screw something up. From what I hear, as a newbie purchasing from his shop, he's the kind of guy that'll fix your bow no questions asked to a certain extent if you do something stupid.