Pro shop rip off
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Pro shop rip off
I just got back from my pro shop where I had my sting changed and tuned.When I got the bill I almost fell over $325 dollars latter I was out the door.I wanted to know what I would need to do the string change and tune myself.My wife also shoots and hunts with me.We shoot hoyts she shoots a Vtec and I shoot a Trycon.I have started a costom arrow building business and enjoy it very much.Please let me know what I would need to do my own work on my wifes and my bow.Thank you very much
#2
RE: Pro shop rip off
I find it hard to beleive any shop would charge $325 for just a string replacement and tune. For $100, you can get a press, and thats basically all you need to replace a string. Also a serving jig/material to serve in peep sights, and redo center serving. A large bag target for tuning with field points, a broadhead target, a set of allan wrenches will get you started with tuning. If you wish to papertune ( I dont, I just broadhead/walk back tune), you can make a paper tuning rack with about $25 a 2 x 4's. I'd also recommend and arrow saw if you dont already have one.
#4
RE: Pro shop rip off
That bowshop has some explainin' to do. I had my strings/cables replaced, bow tuned, peep sight added, bubble level installed, 24 arrows cut and insert installed, string savers put on, limb bolts replaced, AND bought a pack of slick tricks for $125 two weeks ago.
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 2,413
RE: Pro shop rip off
Something is not right. I've never heard of anything close to that. Let's say they put on a set of winner's choice strings. Even if they charged $50 to so-called "tune" your bow, you still paid about double what I'd expect. I would ask for a detailed breakdown of the charge. Was this for just one bow, or was it for both?
#10
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: Pro shop rip off
A place with good lighting, climate controled is good. The tools, allen wrench's, press, square, nock pliers. And the knowledge to do it right.
Somethings not right about your story and if it is as you say, post the name of the place and owner so others can avoid it.
Somethings not right about your story and if it is as you say, post the name of the place and owner so others can avoid it.