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by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

Butcher-I never bashed the g uy in question-I merely asked how he could sell bows for less than what legitimate retailers can buy them for and questioned if such tactics were good for the brand. as to his ratings I note that one poster who I don't know stated that he had problems with the guy and th...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

Jim Thanks for the "gonbargainshopping" slam, I really appreciate it! Do I smell a hint of sour grapes here??? Excuse me if I call BS on your "I am not in the archery business to make money " statement......if you aren't in it to make a profit, then exactly why are you in the bu...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

I think Jim C is merely questioning how this guy can sell for less than dealer's cost, not intending to suggest we (the buying public) owe our loyalty to dealers only. After following the discussion, I'd like to know, too. Jim, If I may ask a question of you as a dealer, and I'll understand if you ...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 8:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

I tend to believe bj over some who are saying otherwise but lets suppose what woodsman says is true. (I don't believe it is and I won't explain why :P) why should a small high quality pro shop such as mine continue to sell a bow that some internet guy can sell for 40 bucks less than what I pay for ...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Made my first string for the Exocet
Replies: 5
Views: 2852

18 strands of dacron is the standard for TNC bows which are 95 pounds and under. 26-28 strands for the 150 pound compound hunting bows. I think 49 pound sounds right btw.
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

this was true with the last vixen he sold-it sat at 259 until the last night and several bids it went up to basically what we pay wholesale for the same bow. I bet more than a few dealers may have been trying for it- :twisted:
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:16 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

its amazing how many people evade the clear point bj and I have made.

how is this guy getting bows that he can sell below what real retailers can buy them for
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

I tend to believe bj over some who are saying otherwise but lets suppose what woodsman says is true. (I don't believe it is and I won't explain why :P) why should a small high quality pro shop such as mine continue to sell a bow that some internet guy can sell for 40 bucks less than what I pay for i...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

nothing wrong with Ebay per se-my wife actually took a class and is planning on using it to move out consignment bows, used stuff and obsolete models. I have no problem with someone selling a new excalibur they may have won or were given below fair retail. what I worry about is this guy who has 3-4 ...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:14 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: String jumps bolt.
Replies: 14
Views: 6469

the burning smell is what happens with the anodization on the aluminum bolt subjected to friction. Moon nocks will WORK if positioned correctly-they were designed to correct the rare jump that happens with the bottom release Horton bow. I tell even horton shooters (I was one once :) ) to use the fla...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:35 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: String jumps bolt.
Replies: 14
Views: 6469

what is the shaft that makes up your bolt? 2219? Laser II?. I suspect its due to being improperly seated since the excalibur is a top release claw. this sort of thing is more common on a bottom release claw such as the horton bow
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:48 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

It is common practice for manufacturers to have different tiers of discounts depending on volume. The bow shop that sells 20 Excaliburs a yr. probably won't have the same discount structure as a shop that sells 200. The shop that sells 20 may get 25% off. The shop that sells 200 may get 40%off. The...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 8:51 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

this is true Evan though this guy could be liquidating the wares of a legitimate dealer who went out of business. Hoyt bows, for example, have serial numbers on them and if Hoyt compound bows show up "NEW" on ebay and are traced to an ongoing dealer he will quickly lose his contract with H...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 8:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

In the short run it will help you I suppose. In the long run it won't help you if there are no shops around to help you fix your bow or tie you a string in an emergency. you all seem to operate under the mistaken assumption that this guy is buying these bows for the same price legitimate retailers a...
by Jim C
Wed Dec 08, 2004 8:02 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who is this Seller
Replies: 80
Views: 34497

again Pete you too miss the point. How is a small pro shop which is paying say 300 dollars per unit to a legitimate wholesaler going to sell that same vixen for 259 on ebay? how long will a manufacturer allow a wholesaler to sell to the public a bow at a price below what another legitimate wholesale...