Ohio Novice Is the main line the guy sells Mathews? Don't let the archery shop tech persuade you one way or another which bow you should buy. It doesn't matter if its 100 or 1000 dollars you have to find the one that fits you and you feel comfortable with. Don't buy the first one you shoot or touch. I would highly recommend bass pro because of their selection. If you are looking to save a little on your purchase they have some middle of the road bows that come setup you just have to tweak them. I am not saying they are top of the line and I agree the smaller mom and pop are in need of business to but you might be better off if this is your first bow purchase to go to a big box store just because they can sometimes offer more selection on the lower price range. PM me with any specific questions and I will get you the answer you need.