I agree, props to the dad, but that a hard decision for some to make.

In the long run, it will pay off. I used the bow budget money on a Razor's Edge for the 14 yr. old, and It has been a very good decision. He is shooting very well, and is happy and motivated.

I am shooting my old Frankensteins as well as I could shoot anything new, so other than the fun of shooting the latest and greatest, no loss as far as I'm concerned.

Oh yeah, as far as the customers go, double edged sword. In this economy, nice that you have the store full. On the other hand, it is stressful and hectic. I still remember working in a gun shop the last few weeks before deer season, all the people who were totally unprepared, wanted guns boresighted and planned to hunt with them without any practice shooting. All the "Remington 760, thirty ought six, with see through mounts and the cheapest 3-9 scope you got" guys.