I am going to be buying my first bow and am satisfied with my choice. Now, I need to get the accessories. After looking several different places, it seems like there are about 100 different arrow rests, sights, stabalizers and releases that are all about the same price ($30). Is there really that much of a difference between them or is it more of a brand preference type of thing? They all look pretty much the same to me.

I always remember something someone told me when I was first starting out. Buy the best you can afford. As for alot of different choices for $30. They are not all equal, but really do a little research and find the time tested and proven designs and stick with them.

Gotcha. Is there a place that lists the top sellers of certain accessories? I've tried to read up on these things as much as possible but without having any field experience, I don't really know what's features are important and what's just useless gadgetry.

I can help you out with a new GKF TKO rest 45.00 delivered
I also have a new archers choice single pin adjuster sight for 40 bucks delivered

Your selections of accessories will depend on what you plan to do with the bow. Hunting accessories are very different from target accessories.

Assuming you plan to bowhunt there are many good accessories. It often pays to find a good archery Pro Shop. I capitalize Pro Shop because not all archery shops qualify as Pro Shops.

The TKO arrow rest is a very good rest, but you also need to look at other rests such as the whisker biscuit, the Muzzy Zero Effect and others. Often a full containment rest is the better choice for a beginner. It's one less thing to worry about.

For sights, look for a round pin guard, large bright pins and a level. Metal sights are far better and sturdier than plastic. Copper John, HTM, Spot-Hogg, Archers Choice and others make good products.

You will also need a peep sight on your string. Get one that does NOT use the alignment tube and learn to adjust it so that it is lined up with your eye at full draw. This is sometimes tedius but not hard to do. You will gain arrow speed over the tube and avoid being popped in the eye by a broken tube. They do deteriorate.

A stabilizer is not absolutely necessary at first. However, you will eventually want one. They do help quite your bow a little and improve the balance. Do a search for stabilizer posts by Len in Maryland on this site. I think that I remember a good post by Len from a year or so ago. In fact read all of Len's posts. It will take a while, but will be worth it. He is as knowledgeable as anyone in the industry.

Get the best release you can. Scott makes several good wrist releases, but T.R.U. Ball and Carter/Stanisovski are also pretty good.

Like many other aspects of life, you usually get what you pay for. Your choices will depend on your budget. A good Pro Shop will be a little more expensive, but will carry quality merchandise and will provide you with what fits you and the style of shooting that you plan to do.

Good luck,
Allen