You know me, Gr8 - I've never been the type to be afraid tosay what's on my mind. These people aren't buttering my bread, so....

How am I doing, guys? Is everyone amused so far?

Just one point: This is something that EVERYONE should do. Don't be afraid to ask questions and make independent decisions. These companies live and die by YOUR dime. The public is the check-and-balance on these practices. If enough people start asking (or worse yet, stop buying) I can assure you that you'll see results.

This isn't just something that's isolated to Bowtech. This is pervasive across the entire archery industry. Every major company does the same garbage. For what it's worth, I think Hoyt is even worse.

At every turn in the road, every major company is turning the odds in their favor, whether it be smart advertising, controlling supply/pricing, disclaiming things on the warranty, failing to disclose material information, etc... You have a voice, and you should use it.

You should never feel helpless. You should never feel like you've gotta walk into Joe Schmoe's archery store and pay full MSRP sticker on anything. Just like the people at the bow shop and Bowtech and Hoyt and Mathews need to make a living - you do too. Haggle. Nag. Call. Ask questions. Be a pain in somebody's ass. You'll get a fair deal. You've just gotta turn the tide back in your own favor.