Got a new bow about 3 mo ago. Well Feces, the cable serving began to unravel at the cams after about 600 arrows through it. Called Bow manufacture, they said, "yeah, we'll take care of it. However, you need to take it back to the dealer so cams can be inspected". Took it back to dealer, he talked to manufacture and within 30 min, I had a new set of cables, paper tuned to make sure it was right and I was on my way. He also put a new fletching on an arrow I'd buzzed with another and adjusted my peep just a bit at no charge. Now, If I'd opted to save $35+tax by purchasing the set up from an online store, I'd have had to ship it back to them to get this issue resolved. Probably weeks, plus shipping cost. No arrow refleched, no peep adjust. A 7 course meal for thought!
Also, it's important to have a relationship to a bow shop to have maintenance, issues and products done/purchased there. As long as the guy is a true bow technician. That relationship goes the distance!
I am always very leary of making any large purchases online because of that exact fact. What looks like a great deal in front of your computer can turn into a nightmare very fast and any savings that you might have made can be gone just as fast and end up costing you much more. I love my shop in West Dundee IL especially since it's a Hoyt shop! Wasn't the shop I purchased my Hoyt at because it wasn't in business at the time but it is the only place I go now.
I don't like making huge purchases online either. I'll usually scout it out online get a baseline for pricing then go to whatever shop or store I need to to get it. I have bought a couple of guitars online. But thats a little different. I know how to do all the maintenance and have all the tools on that and I like a weird setup on my guitars so as long as it gets to me in one piece I can take care of the rest. With most things I don't have the tools and don't have the know how so I always go the shop or store for it.
Plan and simple for me i sort my local shops over big box sites and online purchases. Certain things i will look for like boots therma cell refills. But other than that all of my shouting gear comes from the shop i go to Sent from my LG-E739 using Tapatalk 2
X2!!! Most good bow technicians are very willing to repair or fix work they've done in the past that has gone awry. I try to show my face in a local shop at least one a month, even if its just to browse or purchase something small like a decal or DVD. In my mind when I do need something big fixed or purchased they'll remember me and I may get some extra perks as opposed to a guy who isnt there often and doesnt make regular purchases.
It is good to go to a shop if you have one in the area. But what if you live 2 or so hours away from one? The shop I did go to the guy could not get your money fast enough. Didn't take much time to do stuff right. So why would you want to go back if that is the case? I got more done from 2 proshooters. Just my 2 cents.
Didn't take much time to do stuff right. A professional technician is, example Mathews and or Hoyt, is certified with them to BE a pro technician. Are you sure this guy is an authorized tech? And I'm sorry to hear that. Guys like that only want to sell bows and gear. Your 2 cents is worth more than that. I know of in my area of 3 great work on bow guys. TAZ Archery in Woodstock. Buck Stop in East Dundee Strictly Fishing and Archery in Shorewood.
Actually it's a Mathews & Hoyt shop. They also sell pse, prime, and bear. But on that note Pete can fix any bow. Sent from my LG-E739 using Tapatalk 2
On bows it is always good to make a purchase in person (from the pro shop) for reasons like that... way to many variables to risk takin a stranger's word. Sounds like my bow shop, if you buy the bow from him you get free tuning for life... its hard to argue with that.
I only go to the shop near my house if I am desparate or need something that the manufacturer will only let the dealer sell.
