Need a good bow shop

[Wenatcheejay]

I have been happy with A J Archery in Yakima. They have an indoor range that is great to try things out.

[rooselk]

Riverside Archery in Mount Vernon carries Mathews and Hoyt. The owners are real good folks. I cannot recommend them enough.

[Charlie]

The Lacey Sportsman's Warehouse has always done well by me. Ray and Rod are very knowledgable and their customer service is top notch. 

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

Contact Kitsap Bowhunters (KBH) in Gorst and I am sure someone there can help considerably.

[General Disarray]

I just have to add this...

If you're going to spend the time and travel to different pro-shops, shoot their demo bows and work them for all their knowledge, why not spend your money with the one who earns your business? Don't go onto Craigslist or Ebay and buy a bow identical to the one the pro shop was going to sell you just so you can save the money.  There's many other reasons to avoid a used bow unless you can physically look at it before handing over your money. 

I know buddies that have dry fired their bows only to rebuild them(new strings, cables, cams and limbs) and dump them on the internet. 

This is probably the most important reason to stick with a pro shop.  This is your first bow, buying one online and trying to figure out how to tune it, set it up and get it shooting isn't easy.  Do you think a pro shop is going to treat you like a valued customer when you show up with a bow after demo'ing all their stuff and buying elsewhere? You're paying extra for that new bow because it comes with SERVICE!!! and good service in an archery shop is dang near priceless!

[croix]

General,

You make an excellent point, and since I started this thread I have pretty much reached the same conclusion. It originally seemed to me that I could find a virtually new bow on EB or CL and save some coin, but after talking to others it appears to be a crap shoot on whether or not I actually get a good deal.

I don't make enough money to drop that kind of cash on a crap shoot. I'm certain that I will end up buying my bow from a pro-shop. I may take a chance on some of the accessories but only a NEW bow from a reputable shop will give me piece of mind that my money was well spent.

Thank you all for your input. As always, this site has been a great help. I will let you know what I end up with (and which shop I get it from).

[Charlie]

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[ridgefire]

I would highly recommend going to bill at the nock point. he carries hoyt martin parker and usually a couple other misc. bows are hanging around. Hes the type that doesnt care if your are spending a dollar or a grand he treats you the same. great customer service as well

[croix]

Thanks ridgefire. I've heard a lot of great things about Nock Point. I'm sure I'll make a stop there in the spring.

[SCRUBS]

There`s an archery shop in the town of Rainier called Fletch Setter, might try there. I think they carry some of the brands you are looking at.

[Balladeer]

Check out Outdoor Emporium in SODO. Ask for Andy.