I still have my compound in the basement. I sold it several times but having said try it for the season and if you don't like it return it. You can buy a nice bow for that kind of money but do your homework. If you like I will be attending the MLA Banquet in a week or two and will keep my eyes open for someone selling a decent longbow. I almost bought a beautiful longbow for 100 bucks at the expo a guy was walking around with but I shot it and I felt shock go all up my arm every time. It looked nice, I could shoot well with it, and 100 bucks was well priced but it hurt my shoulder so I thanked him and returned it.