was it brand new when he bought it? Champion bows were made much longer than that they started in the mid 90's I believe. THey made a very nice bow, but got bitten when they ignored some ones patent and got sued and forced out of business. I think probably brand new that bow ran about $500 to $600 dollars, I wouldn't have paid any more than half of that if it was brand new. but more likely it is only work a quarter of what it was new sionce the company is now out of business