Chad - nobody knows better than me the buying/selling of used bows !

But ...... I can get a loades and ready to hunt with 2003/2004 model compound for $250 that'll shoot very nicely. Sure, it won't be a Mathews, but a nice Reflex or Parker nonetheless.

My point was that a decked out new Mathews or Hoyt or Bowtech will cost you $1000 or more .......... a brand new Widow will st you back $1000 or more, and so will a Silvertip or Morrison Shawnee etc. The costs are equivalent on new bows.

I agree that buying a trad bow used, like say a Black Widow PSAIII for $500 is a good investment. Keep that bow in great condition for 3 years and it'll be worth $400 or more whereas a $500 Mathews today in 3 years might not be worth $250