As i see it here is kind of the pro's and Cons of buying away from a pro shop. You can find better deals on Craigslist, or other stores, or the internet that sell archery equipment. Sometimes you can find the accessory that the pro shop doesn't carry. I have meet more than one person that bought thier first bow off the internet or craigs list. By the time they got it set up right for them, right draw length, accessories on and set up properly etc they didn't really save that much. If you work with an experienced archer it may work out better for you. In my experience you pay for the service and expertise one way or the other. The slightly more expensive bow, rest etc and the free service that comes with it, or the slightly less expensive parts that you have to figure out your self...