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Hi everyone, I'm new to archery, been reading loads and learning loads off these postings, as my interest is longbow/warbow.
Is it me or does it seem that secondhand longbows are expensive compared to purchasing a new one? I keep an eye on ebay and it seems to me some of these secondhand bows go for quite a lot. I think I'd rather pay that little bit more and get one unused, so longer life etc etc.
Or, if I was to purchase one from ebay I'd at least see it in the 'flesh' first.
I must admit there is a lovely bow on there at present (63lbs self yew medievel war bow) but that's the price of a small car, could I justify to the missus this? Back to my original question, secondhand bows expensive?