So he typically doesn't carry this bow, but why couldn't he order one for you anyway since you are willing to buy it from him and have been a good customer to him? I think this is typical of small shops. They just like to sell you what they have on hand and don't like to order anything special for people. Many people try to convince us that we should support the small shop owners over the WalMart's, Cabela's and Gander's, but in my opinion if they won't get us what we really want we should not be shy about going elsewhere to someone who will.