Just had to ask...why aren't bows selling???

[Carcajou]

Just wanted to hear a few opinions as to why things have come to a standstill on the Trad Bow Classifieds....I have seen bows that have been listed with upwards of 30 hits, but no sales...is it the economy? Is it high gas prices?

Share your thoughts as to whats' going on,, THANKS!

[Otto]

My 0.02$

Partly the economy.  Everyone spends a chunk more on gas than they used too.  I have another theory though.

It's almost huntin season.  In fact, some places whitetail season is already in.  So I think most guys are concentrating on shooting broadheads & such with their hunting set-up and don't really care to throw a different bow into the mix.

That's my theory anyway.

[madness522]

I think it is too close to season to introduce a new bow to the mix.  Buying one now doesn't leave a lot of time to get aquainted with it properly before taking it to the woods.  I have bought a bow recently but don't plan to hunt with it until I get really familiar with it.  Besides most of us already have go to bows setup and ready to hunt with.  Just my $.02

[Mike Orton]

Scott,

This is the wrong time of year to sell a bow.  It's time to hunt, not buy.

Consider buying right now....if you're intending upon using the bow this season you need time to intimately personal with the weapon....not enough time for that.

Economy?  Maybe, but I'd say it due to hunting season.  Recall years past, not many foks buy bows during late August through November.

[BlkDog]

Probably the hunting season and most have little time to devote to setting up a new bow.  I wish they were selling because it would be much less tempting for me to jump on some of these deals.  

I am currently trying to gracefully back away from the classifieds.  I just picked up traditional archery 8 months ago after years of thinking thinking about making the switch.  Needless to say, I am hooked..and after a Big Horn, Silvertip and a Morrison Shawnee, I am trying to swear off new bow purchases.  Yes, I saw that SilverTip and I hope it disappears soon....cause it is testing my strength.  = )

[Carcajou]

Mike~
Yep. Thats kinda what I figured, but it was a question that has been on my mind, you see some very nice bows get snapped up in an hour then, boom! The other nice one's sit for weeks...

Most guys should be intimately personal with their bow of choice as most seasons are coming in as we speak...
makes sense to me!

[rabbitman]

I'm one of the guys that deletes the classified ads when marked "sold" and I've have not noticed any slowdown. The number of listings has skyrocketed due to the ever increasing membership.

[SlowBowinMO]

Bow sales are generally hottest January through April or so.  Season is over and guys are looking to switch or upgrade for next year, with plenty of time to familiarize themselves with a new companion.

Income tax refunds hitting about that time of year doesn't hurt either!  

[Dan Worden]

As along time buyer/seller I'll give you a  different perspective. Prices. I'm seeing bows listed for much higher than they historically would go for. Yes prices do go up over time, but not at the rate I'm seeing. Bows that normally  sell for $350 are being listed at $450 and finally reduced to $400 and sitting.......

Contrary to what was stated above bows do sell well this time of year. You have newbies getting  in and old timers getting the replacement they ordered and trying to move the old one out.

Time of year has never really made a huge difference except from Nov until amid Jan.

[buckeye_hunter]

Personally,
I am not buying because I have not seen the bow I want at the poundage I am interested in.

Both right handed
1. Cari-bow Silverfox 43Lb @ 28in
2. A&H ACS 43# @ 28

I don't like heavy bows and it seems many of the bows listed are too heavy for me.
Charlie

[T.J.]

Hey buckeye where in ohio are you located? I have a silver fox due to be done soon and it's going to be only 3-4 pounds hevier then that. After I get it your more than welcome to shoot it if you'd like.

[Bob Barnes]

Some of the bows that are not selling are just priced too high...I have noticed more than a few bows the last few months that were obviously being sold for a profit...kinda seems "anti-family" and personally turns me off to the add ...
Bob

[Mike Burch]

Originally posted by Bob Barnes:
Some of the bows that are not selling are just priced too high...I have noticed more than a few bows the last few months that were obviously being sold for a profit...kinda seems "anti-family" and personally turns me off to the add ...
Bob

I agree Bob.

Plus, like said above, hunting season is close.

Mike    

[Jim Parsell]

I believe their is still money to be spent on bows.  Compounds sell like the dickens this time of year because not much preparation is required prior hunting..  Traditionsl bows are a different ball game and its real tough to become experienced with a new bow in a month before deer season....  The local bow shop compounds/some traditional, had the biggest sales day in their 10 year history this past Thurs.  They were all compound sales!!!  I had to wait 20 minutes just to purchase a dozen 125gr. field points...  They didn't make much money off me!!!!!  Jim

[Mr.Magoo]

Just my 2 cents, but bow prices are getting out of hand (new and used).  Check out most big name bowyers, pick a bow, add a few options and you're staring a grand in the face (these are the same bows that were $450 - $500 a couple of years ago.)  Lots of folks want more for a used bow than a new upper-end rifle would cost.

[Orion]

Hey Scott.  Yeah, higher prices, an uncertain economy and hunting seasons, mostly the latter.  In my case, I've bought and/or traded a half dozen bows in the past as many months.  Just don't need or want any more.  Set-up/familiarization time isn't an issue for me.  On a bow in the weight range I usually shoot, it takes me about 5-10 minutes to set it up and familiarize myself with it.

[ishiwannabe]

So far I agree with everything I have read...personally...Im waiting because Im used to my current LB, and dont want to change up until after the season. I also need to work on getting clearnace from the soon to be mom(my wife)....I mean $300-400 is a lot of diapers.  

[hormoan]

And my .02 Cents where are all of these leftys coming from. We are suppose to be a minority. And its killing me    

                Brent

[vermonster13]

I'm mostly broke cash wise and those words I hate keep coming up "No Trades"!

[Blackhawk]

Prices are the big factor in my opinion.  It was not that long ago that I listed bows for sale and was practically chastised by a couple "lookers/buyers" that I was offering them "too cheap".  Needless to say the bows sold within the first couple hours of listing and they had missed out.  

As soon as a few of the "A" list bows are offered at top prices, I believe many sellers feel they can ask the same high dollar for their bow.

Yeah, it's hunting season here in Washington and I have my setup for the year, but I'm still looking for 3-4 bows...AND I am not going to pay more than I think I should.