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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: timberghost72 on March 15, 2011, 12:35:20 PM

Title: Bow help?
Post by: timberghost72 on March 15, 2011, 12:35:20 PM: I was wondering if anyone can give me info on this. I have this old bow. It is a PSE Phaser and I have had it for about 16 years and have never shot it. I got it used at the time so it is older. Basically is this worth anything in terms of trade or sell for either a gun or a newer bow? I don't know the draw length or weight either. Only thing I know is it is 39 3/4 inches center to center of cams. Also is it worth it to restring and practice with it to learn before I decide I want to persue bow hunting.

Thanks Tony
Title: Re: Bow help?
Post by: timberghost72 on March 15, 2011, 01:21:04 PM: I meant to put this in the archery section. Ooops. :bash: Can someone move it over? Thank you
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Post by: JLS on March 15, 2011, 01:29:18 PM: Probably not worth much for trade in or resale. $100 or so tops I would guess. What about using it for bowfishing?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 15, 2011, 01:38:41 PM: Its not worth anything imo
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Post by: alwinearcher on March 15, 2011, 02:26:00 PM: Sadly because of the leaps and bounds that have been made in bow technology older bows do not hold much value.
Even a 5 year old bow can be hard to sell.
Your bow may be worth $20-$50 to the right buyer :twocents:
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Post by: Buckmark on March 15, 2011, 02:50:29 PM: For resale or trade really not worth anything, that is a pretty outdated bow, but could be fun just to fling arrows in the backyard or great for using it on carp in the canals.
Looks like it may have a really high draw weight, some grown men might not be able to draw it... :chuckle:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2011, 04:02:19 PM: Maybe put it up on your garage wall or use it to bring someone new into archery.
Title: Re: Bow help?
Post by: timberghost72 on March 15, 2011, 05:34:53 PM: Quote from: alwinearcher on March 15, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
Sadly because of the leaps and bounds that have been made in bow technology older bows do not hold much value.
Even a 5 year old bow can be hard to sell.
Your bow may be worth $20-$50 to the right buyer :twocents:

Yeah thats what I thought. I knew it wouldn't be much.
That would be a kick in the pants to go bow fishing though.

Quote from: Buckmark on March 15, 2011, 02:50:29 PM
For resale or trade really not worth anything, that is a pretty outdated bow, but could be fun just to fling arrows in the backyard or great for using it on carp in the canals.
Looks like it may have a really high draw weight, some grown men might not be able to draw it... :chuckle:

HAHAHAHA!! That was to funny to watch. Do you remember the approx draw weight? I have no clue. I might just keep it like you said and restring it and use it in the back yard and learn with this one before I buy a decent one. Where are these canals you speak of?