Just a quickie on costs

[sparky666]

Can some one please tell me is there a norm on price when selling second hand..my other hobby is 50% of new cost, is this sport about the same. Also i will most likely buy new but if i find some top gear at a fair second hand price i might be tempted, is there anything apart from normal damage i should be aware off.?????? and is there any gear that is a complete no no. we have some complete no nos in other hobby. LOL

[Little Miss Purple]

I would say half price for 2nd hand is acceptable - unless it is practically new. Personally, I would never buy arrows 2nd hand - but that's just me!!

[sparky666]

OK thanks, i understand about the arrows, just the sort of info i was looking for,

i have one more question i notice from some of the posts there seems to be lots of different shoots......york...and unmarked ect. can you please point me to a link or post on these different shoots that can help me understand whats involved. thanks.

[Little Bow Pete]

Hi

I think the quality of the kit is an important variable here, and recently released bits of kit seem to attract a premium too. Ebay prices can be 70% or more of the new cost.

A lot of sellers on ebay will quote Quicks' retail price for an item, as this is often higher than other retailers in the UK. I noticed a Beiter button recently that went for £48 on ebay: Quicks price is over £60, but Bowsports list them at £50.

LBP

[sky_high30]

I've seen stuff go on ebay for occasionally more than what you can buy them new, so it's caveat emptor. 2nd Hand price depends on lots of variables - condition, age, damage, etc.

[nfinite]

Originally Posted by sparky666

OK thanks, i understand about the arrows, just the sort of info i was looking for,

i have one more question i notice from some of the posts there seems to be lots of different shoots......york...and unmarked ect. can you please point me to a link or post on these different shoots that can help me understand whats involved. thanks.

if yoy take a look in the links directory , you should find the answers

[nfinite]

look under resource

[Big Boy Blue]

For second hand its the norm to price it at 50-60% of new, unless you think you can get a bit more.

[Cakemeister]

Originally Posted by sparky666

OK thanks, i understand about the arrows, just the sort of info i was looking for,

i have one more question i notice from some of the posts there seems to be lots of different shoots......york...and unmarked ect. can you please point me to a link or post on these different shoots that can help me understand whats involved. thanks.

Hi, There's stuff on the site if you search but also try here

[sparky666]

ok thanks very much, i have looked in there already, perhaps i just missed the link, i was just wondering what the different shoots were made up off, american.....york.....and such. i am sure i will hit the right link soon. cheers.