Even though I'm in the business I regularly suggest that folks just starting out buy a good quality used bow instead of one of our new ones. After any new bow is "driven off the lot" it's worth less. Lots of people buy and sell used bows all the time. Several places for you to check but *bay might not be the best place. Maybe TradGang? In any event, you can often find a high-quality bow for half price. Might be worth a consideration.
