Author Topic: Catalog or Pro-shop (Read 768 times)

New Hampshire · « **on:** October 06, 2004, 12:13:02 PM »

Ok, Ive been totaly convinced that the new bow I buy will be the Reflex Grizzley. So Ive been checking the website out and find there are very few Reflex delaers around here. The nearest is a 45 minute drive away, and after that it only gets reeeaaaaallllll long. So since Im positive its what I want is buying through a catalog or over the internet a bad idea? Ill of course call the dealers here in the state to check on pricing, but I expect they all will be pretty close. I am probably gonna pre-buy my sight anyways (and I already have a rest though I may get a different one.) So basically I will still need to go to a pro-shop, but luckily that can be done at the place 10 minutes away. So what would y'all do? And while we are at it, are there any good online dealers of Reflex bows, or any good Reflex deals period?
Thanks,
Brian M.

HuntenNut · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2004, 11:33:49 AM »

The only advantage to going to the pro-shop would be that they may fit up and tune the bow at no extra charge. This normally costs about $75 around here. So if you buy from catalog and have to take it to another dealer to have it set up and tuned, you may have to pay for that.

I ordered a Ben Pearson Diamond Back a couple of years ago from an online dealer along with a rest and sight. He mailed the bow to me already set up and tuned and even had the sights roughly sighted in from a shooting machine. I can't remember the name of the website, though.

ahunter55 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2004, 11:58:53 AM »

having been a pro shop owner of two shops with lanes for nearly 20 years(70s80s) I know how good it can be to get things from the local shop.
I have set up many a bow that was purchased from someone else & there was a nominal fee for that. My sales-the service was free. BUT, I never felt bad about losing a bow sale if the customer got a good buy-I usually sold all the accessories anyway to them plus they got to shoot in the lanes to check everything out. Support your local dealer as much as possible BUT if a big ticket item is more $$$ than you can swing, go for the best deal you can get. Your local dealer usually treats his customers pretty good & he has to have sales to stay in business.

birdinwithblue · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2004, 02:48:41 AM »

well i hope i did'nt screw up i got a bow off of ebay yesterday . this is what is is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7106331633&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
i have never got any thing off of ebay before . so i had my dad bid on it . i hope i dont get burned if ya know what i meen .

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2004, 10:31:23 AM »

I highly recommend a pro shop. Some pro shope will make you wait longer and charge you for set up and work need if you bought the bow somewhere else. I get good service from my bow shop, and I buy 90% of my stuff for bows and bowhunting from them. I always get good deals on stuff because I am a good costumer. I also like to support my local pro shops.

Lawdog · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2004, 10:55:14 AM »

While a Pro shop is the preferred way to go don't knock the deals you can get off Ebay. I nailed an Oneida Black Eagle that was NIB for 40% of what it would have cost me at the Pro shop. Lawdog

longwinters · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2004, 11:49:34 AM »

Bird,

If your bow is as described you got a good price. The BoDoodle rest is pretty expensive in itself. I have not shot this make bow but I am sure it will do what you need it to.

Long

birdinwithblue · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2004, 01:45:43 PM »

i wont have any problems at the pro shop i go to . i also spend a ton of money there . they get 95% of my business . from reloadin supplies to coffee when i dont have any thing ells to do . i quail hunt with the owner's son . i've already told him i got it . he told me to spend some of that moldy money and buy a new one (LOL) .

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2004, 02:25:46 PM »

I would have to vote for a catalog outlet or speciality online dealer. There are many good ones out there. I have a few "pro-shops" within close driving distance. I have visited them and there is one that I like, but even there I suspect a some of the people working there are not quite up to speed and/or significantly biased to make their opinions worthless to say the least. However the owners know their stuff and that's who I deal with.

A good archery speciality shop is a excellent resource and a good place to shop and patronize. Like a good gunsmith, building a long term relationship is invaluable. If they are a dealer for the brand of your preference it makes things much easier. However finding a good one to your liking can be quite an accomplishment even in a large metropolitan area.

New Hampshire · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2004, 11:51:05 AM »

TK, you bring up another good point. The closest Reflex shop I mentioned above isnt even a dedicated archery shop. They are basically a combination hunting/firearms/bowhunting/ammo dealer. Ill still give them a call to check pricing, but I may just eb doing this purchase on-line.
Brian M.

birdinwithblue · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2004, 01:27:18 PM »

i got my bow 2day it is in real good shape . i need to take it to a pro shop and have it fit . i need a kisser button a new peep it has one but dont care for it . i dont care for the bodoodle rest i may try a whisker biscuit . and i know some guys in here dont like them but i'm gunna try one any ways . the way i see it i can stand on my head and shoot with a whisker . lol it is a lot faster than my martin . and so much quiter . i'll keep ya all posted

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2004, 02:13:08 PM »

If you are a hunter you will really like the biscuit. One piece of advise is to get the model, don't remember it off the top of my head, that has both the windage and elevation adjustments rather than just the windage. That way you will not have to change your nock point when tuning your broadheads to your field points.

birdinwithblue · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2004, 02:54:43 PM »

thanks for the tip Thomas . that would make make sence

TXSURVEYOR · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2004, 07:48:15 AM »

Last year I purchased a bow on-line from Hunters Friend.com. I got a complete set up Bow, case, 6 arrows , 3 broadheads (thunderhead 85gr.)
wisker bicuit rest. Quiver, peep,string silencers,sims limb savers. Everything shipped to my door for $429.00.
I knew my draw length and how to tune a bow it was a good deal for me.
I was able to set it up for me and it shot great the first hour I had it.
If you are a complete novice go to a pro shop. Like I said earlier I paid $429.00 I called a pro shop that carried the bow I was intersted in they wanted 389.00 just for the bow. No sights ,no arrows, no quiver, no case,
no sims, no biscuit, +tax. Check out hunters friend .com they have great sales. By the way the bow was a bowtech stalker. Also I got rid of the
wisker biscuit, it was a cool rest but chewed up my fletching I now shoot
a drop away style rest.

safetreehunt · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:02:48 AM »

I have another option, but it hinges on trust.

I'm a member of the Oakland County Sportsmens Club in Southeast Michigan. As a member of the club and particular the archery sub club I've found a great benefit in dealing with the members there that are very knowledgeable about bows. I tend to rely on these guys even more than the pro-shops.

My point is that you may be able to trust some friends to help you out with setting up and tuning a bow, just be sure that they know what they are doing and that you can trust that they are as interested in tuning your bow as you are.

New Hampshire · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2004, 12:14:05 PM »

hello safetreehunt, welcome aboard. Well I found what I, and what some people here find to be, a great bargain on the bow I want. Here it is:
http://www.huntersfriend.com/grizzly/grizzlypkg.htm
For the price I get all my accessories and a hard case, they tune it the way I want it, they paper test it and chrony it. Then they dont stop tuning till the get 3 arrows into 2" at 25 yards. Being new to this still I dont expect to shoot it that well right out of the box. But Knowing it has that potential, and considering that just the bow and accessories ALONE would cost me OVER $25 more even before tuning.......well its just too incredible to believe! Im calling either tomorrow or next week and putting it on layway with these folks.
Brian M.