Why are some hunters delusional?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by jfergus7, Aug 17, 2016.

  1. jfergus7

    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    I would almost always agree with you. In this case I just need an entry level lefty bow for my daughter. Not even sure she will shoot it. She has a righty bow that she has shot the last few years and all of a sudden she has become left eye dominant and can no longer close her left eye to shoot righty like she always has. I want to pick up a bow for her to try and let her figure out how she wants to continue shooting. If she prefers lefty and is gonna stick with it then I will get here a new bow.
     
  2. bradn4201

    bradn4201 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    It's craigslist, you can have sex with people on there if you are brave enough....lol
     
  3. grommel

    grommel Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have an PSE Stinger left handed if you want it. Might be too much poundage but its yours for your daughter for nothing. Let me know
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    It is crazy....my Mission Venture I'll probably let go soon I was gonna just ask $200 for...then I look up and see fellas asking $400 and higher for em!?! Guess mine will sell quick haha!
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Would it almost be worth simply buying a Mission bow? They are great prices and solid specs. Cannot believe the bare bow costs sometimes...finding a lefty though may be tough.
     
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    Innovative Outdoorsman Weekend Warrior

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    A whole lot of crazy going on on Craigslist.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    $1200 for a Helium?! I have my Creed listed for half that Obo :tu:
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Right? I will always have to be sole supplier of karma with a bow. What if the previous owner wounded multiple deer and never recovered them, that is bad juju.
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I crap on bad juju...my 2nd hand Elite I have a special feeling is gonna down the biggest buck to date this year for me...well I hope! LOL!
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Good luck Ty I wish you the best.
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    LOL I'm hoping....not selling my Venture though just "incase" you're right about the juju though :biggrin:
     
  12. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I know what you mean Ty. I sold my Creed fully loaded (6 arrows, T5 Quiver, QAD HDX Rest, Axion 6in Stabilizer and 4 month old bow string) for $600 back in April. Guy was getting into hunting and wanted to make him a good deal. ( Be a Blessing when you can) I can't understand why people want every $ they spent back. Unrealistic! I bought my Halon 6 NIB with Web HD Quiver and QAD HDX rest for $1100 out the door and people want $1200 for a used Heli'M. Really? They are dreaming Ferg!
     
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    copperhead Grizzled Veteran

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    I hope you do buddy. Good luck!!
     
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    TheMathewsGuy Weekend Warrior

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    Same thing here! Recently sold my Mission Eliminator fully loaded with arrows and everything. People we selling similar sets for $450-500 and I let mine go for $300. Someone will be able to use it and get more out of it and that's worth more to me than an extra $100.
     
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    Generally, people overprice used bows. Let it sit and they should come down. Like the others have said, most of the guys who know bows price them more reasonably.

    I look pretty hard before I bite on a used bow.
     
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    It has been several years ago that I sold my Outback. It was fully loaded with hard case and a dozen brand new arrows. I actually did it through ebay. That way I could answer questions and let them decide the price. It worked out very well. The person that won the bow seemed to be very excited. The main reason I went that way was I wasn't very familiar with craigslist at the time.
     
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    So True!!
     
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    m3shadle Weekend Warrior

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    This is one of my biggest pet peeves!
     

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