But isn' t it amazing what the ' 03 used Hoyts are going for now that the ' 04s are out? Or the ' 03 Bowtechs?

Archery equipment is getting more similar to computer equipment every year- If it' s not the latest/greatest brand new model, the price falls considerably.

The downside is that those who like to buy the new toys when they come out ( ) get hit for the up-front price of having the new gear. But the upside is that there' s an incredible USED market for archery equipment where you can have jusssssst about the latest technology for a BIG price break.

At my shop I think the Razor & Viper are running $679 & the X/Ultras are running $729.

Black Frog is right about that. I just saw an ' 03 Ultratec Cam.5 go for $355 on ebay. I would have been interested, except that I have come to the decision that little is to be gained by selling my Bowtech and getting something else.

The Vipertec I priced was $629.. Looks like a great bow.

" Ain' t" that the truth?

LOL, it couldn' t be any more true. I' ve been adding up my expenses on archery equipment this calendar year. I bought 2 new bows, new tree stand, camo, arrows, accessories, etc. Just hope my wife doesn' t see the receipts. [:' (] I did unload my Hoyt bow last week so I did recover some of my expense. I was happy to only lose $200 from what I paid.

I finally got out to my shop today to talk turkey and play around with the new Hoyts. I am really amazed some places are charging as much as 700 or more for these bows! The owner of my local shop said they did put a 35 price hike on them this year from last year, but thats it. His 03 Razortec was 600 even last year, and its 635 for the 04.

I have been looking at the Vipertec and he wants 600 even for it. This compared to 699 at a shop 30 miles away.

Thank goodness my shop is reasonable.

Hey Muzzyman wich shops did you check out in the area? I am looking at the new Hoyts also. The only two I can think of who sell Hoyts are The Bow Hunters Shop in Warriors mark and Clarence Archery. Which one did you find was the cheaper one?

I bought a hoyt this year in PA at acorn archery. They were $75 less for my bow than my local shops here in ohio. I paid $400 for the 03 xt2000 magnatec there. It is in new castle PA. I am planning on an upgrade this year, possibly the vipertec not sure yet. It will defently be another hoyt though.

Here the ViperTec is going for 609.99 and the XTec is 639.99 and they actually have them in stock. [8D]