i only spent about 600$...i saved roughly 200$ compared to cabelas and probably 200-300 opposed to going to a proshop. i think i did alright...i goto college so i been saving all summer. AFTER replacing the exhaust AND gas tank of the truck. and i also pay all my own bills. insurance, cell phone,gas etc take most of my money....took me a while to get back on my feet after 2 truck problems but ive always been good with money and learned to manage it and do what i need to do with it. i been workin hard all summer for that bow. i had a little inital sticker shock the day i ordered it...i dropped like 700 that day. but i saved the money FOR that purpose..and i know a brand new bow will bring me years of happiness and pleasure..i cant wait!!!!!!