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Offline Lowedog

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Craigslist ad...
« on: June 03, 2010, 09:59:16 PM »
Why would someone be selling a brand new never shot bow?  Good price if you can register it for the warranty.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/spo/1768012853.html

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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2010, 10:01:58 PM »
I saw the same add, I thought it seemed a little fishy.

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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2010, 10:25:59 PM »
Just looked.  Same ad is on the Portland CL. 


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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2010, 10:27:50 PM »
I don't see anything fishy :dunno: Face to face transaction, don't like it don't have to buy it.
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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2010, 10:39:58 PM »
 :iamwithstupid:

maybe the guy bought a bow, can't afford it and needs to sell it. I've got an unfired rifle in my safe that is 2 years old.
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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2010, 11:28:28 PM »
My guess is he got his girlfriend knocked up right after he purchased the bow.

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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2010, 11:39:48 PM »
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My guess is he got his girlfriend knocked up right after he purchased the bow.


 :chuckle:  I think we have a winner.

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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2010, 06:28:50 AM »
I know why now its a bowtech

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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2010, 06:35:17 AM »
What ever the reason it's a decent price.

There is another guy selling a brand new Hoyt Turbohawk with accessories.  His ad makes it sound like he needs the money.

I like to browse CL once in awhile to see what people are selling.  I do notice that most used bows on there are way over priced.
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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2010, 08:24:56 AM »
There was an add on CL down here in portland for a brand new never shot Carbon matrix a couple weeks ago, no asking price just make offer....seemed a little strange to me.....
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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2010, 08:28:09 AM »
Dont know how the bow tournies work, but a lot of the bass tournies, you win stuff that you will never use. And you sell them off. Just a thought.


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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2010, 08:29:39 AM »
sweepstakes or prize was my initial thought....

Or nocked up the mrs.

or bought it and lost job shortly there after

or bought it and subscribed to the Dave Ramsey way of life and is paying off debt.

Lots of reasons, and you will only find out if you ask the question.

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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2010, 08:32:40 AM »
I'm thinking I might know the story on this bow.  If it is, the guy guided a turkey hunter, and for a tip was given a Destroyer.  He had just recently just bought a bow and was wanting to sell the gift bow.   

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« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2010, 08:36:00 AM »
That would be a nice tip!!! 
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Re: Craigslist ad...
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2010, 04:13:32 PM »
That would be a nice tip!!! 

Yes!  Actually I think I'm going to make a call to find out if that guy is still selling the gift bow.  Just a quick question as I don't know much about Bowtech-- I believe the  Destroyer was their top of the line bow, and if so, what year?

 


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