What to do with used bows?

[SirWraithe]

I am ready to get rid of my backup bow(2000 Martin Rage) and buy a new bow(undetermined) and make the one I shoot right(2004 AR34) now my new backup. It just seems from watching TBH classifieds and eBay once a bow is about 4 years old or older you just about have to give them away. I understand most people want the latest and greatest but there seems to be no market for a '99-'02 bow much less anything older than that.

So my question is if there is no market for these what do you guys do with them??? I just can't see selling them for $100 but that seems to be about all they draw.

Just seems that there would be more of a market for used archery equipment, but I guess there is just lots of supply and no demand.

[CaptJack]

the other place to list them is on CraigsList.org
but you wont get any more for them on there than you will on eBay or the hunting classified boards

that's the one great thing about recurves- they hold their value alot better than compounds

[ken]

You can also try the classifieds on www.bowsite.com

[aggie2000tx]

Donate to kids or adults wanting to get started in archery

[TxTechBowhunter]

Give me a call. I sold my old Martin Rage and would love to get another one like it again.

[stevesflyshop]

Donate to kids or adults wanting to get started in archery

I agree - the archery clubs I've been involved in always need some bows for people to shoot. Most people are reluctant to spend the amount of money it takes to buy a bow completely set up, especially if they aren't sure they will even like it. By having some bows on hand, a lot of people get a chance to shoot a bow, see if they like it, and then join the club, buy bows, become addicted, etc. At least by doing this, you are seeing some good come out of the old bow versus thinking "man, I sold that thousand dollar setup for $57 on ebay."

Another possible benefit of donating it is if your local archery club is organized with tax exempt status - your "donation" is probably deductible. You should consult a tax professional on this though since every club is different.

Just my .02

[Howard]

this is what I did/do with mine.....

[Tx_hombre]

Stevesflyshop beat me to it, donate it and take the tax write off.

[Seemore]

Howard beat me to it, set it up to bow fish.

[Audra]

We have a few TBH'ers, here, who often take donated items and pass them along to youngsters wanting to get into bowhunting. BrotherBill has sent some stuff in the way of these boys and girls. X-Spot and some others have also stepped up to the plate, by delivering these unwanted/needed items to boys and girls expressing an interest in bowhunting. Often times, the children may be interested in our beloved sport, but the parents may not have a clue where to start...or the finances to get their child a set-up. Surely one of these guys will chime in and help you out, if you are willing to donate the equipment for a great cause.

[Seemore]

Cull has also, recieved a few donated bows and passed them on, maby one of these guys will chime in.