First off it depends on your theory of things. If I do something and get into it I like to spend the money and get the best for the bang. If you want the best quality performing bow, I would with no doubt look at hoyt or mathews bows. Been around for ever and every year come out with new great bows. My experience with ebay is great if you patient, alot of poeple will buy a bow every couple of years now days and you can get a great used bow off ebay one or two years old for an awesom price. Otherwise these bows sell all kinds of different models the price varying. Good luck with your choice. Go with the best Mathews or hoyt you won't be disapointed.