Decent Price for Mathews Legacy?
 

Well now, instead of keeping my old, cheap PSE bow I plan to get something that's a little more up to date. I found a used Mathews Legacy today, complete with rest and site for $525. The bow seems to be in excellent condition. Is this a good price?

BTW, I've also gone to Dick's Sporting Goods and looked at the Martin TracerMag, the Hoyt MagnaTec, and the RealTree Fred Bear bow, all of which are about $300 with rest and site included... What do you think? Should I keep looking at the higher end used bows or buy something new? I tried to keep my budget around $300 but now I'm getting the urge to spend a little more and get something decent so that I won't be itching to buy a new one in 2 years.

Any and all comments are welcome. :)

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That is a pretty good price for that bow with rest and sites.

And yes you are better off going that route than going through dicks.
1. I have yet to see anyone from Dicks set up a bow correctly.
2. From what I have been told the top end bows brands at dicks are bows put together from the manufacturer with left over parts. I don't know if that is the case but I would not take the chance.

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That's good to know Robby. Come on guys, I need your help on this. :eek::)

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I ran into that same problem, I found a mathews legacy on ebay that fit my measurements. Had everything on, I took a chance on it and bought it. This is without even seing it, just a pic. I ended up getting it for 450. The bow got to my house in perfect condition. It has to be the best buy for me of the year. I baby that thing so much. But if you can get one I say you should, sounds like a deasent price. Probably would want to shoot it first though. I guess I got real lucky mine was perfect, and it didnt hurt that I asked the guy I bought it from about 30 questions about it first. Well good luck which ever way you descide to go.

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What kind of sight and rest ? I can get a new Legacy for around 530. If its got a cheap sight and rest I say it's too high.

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The site and the rest both looked to be decent quality- I wish I knew what brand they were, but I don't have a clue. I thought about offering the guy $450 so that we can agree somewhere just south of $500.
I'm really torn with this decision. First, I planned to get a little bit of work done on my old (15 year-old) PSE bow. Then, I thought if I'm gonna end up buying a new one next year, why spend the extra money on my old one. Next, I said that I'd spend no more than $300 on a new or slightly used bow. Now I'm up around $500! When's the madness gonna end!?!? My guess would be that it will end when I can make up my friggin' mind! [&:][8D][&:]

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The Legacy goes for around $650 - $700 around here. Are they really that cheap in Kentucky?

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Here's the scoop... The guy might take $475 for the bow. It is one year old, it has a Scheffer (sp?) rest and a Montana Black Gold site.
Is this a good deal? I might make him a formal offer, I just need a few of you to push me over the edge! :)

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YOU MUST BUY IT, IT IS AN AWSOME BOW BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bowfanatic, I guess it depends what part of the country your from. Don't think I would ever dish out 700 bucks. Just had a friend buy a new Outback for 580.

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Jbra, your words of encouragement are appreciated. Any other input from the peanut gallery? :D

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just trying to help. Personally I love the Legacy, shoots very well for me no probs. as of yet. Smooth, super quiet. Would be a good choice if you descide to go that route. IMHO

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Just gave the guy a verbal agreement via the telephone. I am to pick it up tomorrow night. $475 plus tax (It's from a pro-shop).

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You done good. I think youll be happy with it. If not Ill give you my address and you can send it my way. Ill be more than happy to take it off your hands;)

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Now I won't sleep for a week. Why do I do these things to myself??? [&:]

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A Mathews Legacy is a great bow! You did good.;) Now, just practice, practice, practice. Know that won't be a problem since its your new bow. :D

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Picked it up today after work. She sure is a pretty little thing!