I get used ones. No way I can afford what they want for new bows in the shop here. I wanted to start 3 years before I did but every time I went in there he had me spending upwards of 600 bucks. Found a Bear compound in sports authority & got it for $80 had it set up & tuned for $120 so for $200 I got a new bow. They told me I'd be in to buy a new one before hunting season even started. Took 3 deer with that one last year & 1 this year. Bought an old Martin from a relative & again the guys at the shop thought I was crazy, got 4 with that one this year & tuned & set it up myself. Nope, IMO you dont need to spend $1200 for a bow. Nuthing wrong if you do but dont cry about it. Your the guys that make the used ones cheap, trading them up all the time the markets glutted. Thanks!