Lurp,
I bought one from Dan on Ebay. He has them there for $60. I sanded it down, rounded the shelf (it comes flat) and put on 3 coats of Tru-Oil. This is the first longbow I have ever shot so this isn't an expert opinion - I like it. I still need to get a leather grip and bear hair rest but it's a surprisingly nice shooter as is.

Keep in mind the cost. It wouldn't win any beauty contests but I also wouldn't be ashamed to shoot it in public. Give it a try and tell me what you think.