crown_seven Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I just talked to a guy who has a mathews legacy for sale for 350, the bow is 6 years old and Im wondering if that is a fair price. I have been a bear and pse guy so i dont know much about mathews other then the things I have been reading about them. Wondering if anybody has any info for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Is it the bow alone? Anything included with it?Either way, it seems somewhat high. Check out the big online auction center to compare.I would also figure that you may need a new string and I would have the cam checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorgy Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 There is another site that has free classifieds. I have seen many 2006 and newer Bowtechs that were originaly $700 go for $325-$450 bare bow w/shiping. The price of $350 sounds high. If it includs a good dropaway rest, quiver and a very good sight. It may not be that bad of a buy if it fits you. Be carefull when buying a used bow. Take it to a proshop and have it looked over, limbs, cams, string ect.I believe that the Matthews Legacy is a draw length specific cam. Make sure that it is the correct draw length.Good LuckSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96trigger Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Seems very high unless it is loaded. Also make sure that it is in good shape. Resale value on bows is pretty lousy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Agree with everyone else, seems high, do some research on used bows and you might find a better deal in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96trigger Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Probably can find a better bow for that price, fully loaded. Lots of great bows fully loaded for around the $400 give or take $100. Matthews does make a great bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOT SPOT Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 if its in good shape fully loaded that is about what they have been going for. My dad just sold his Legacy on HSO-Classifieds for $430 and that was fully loaded and in perfect condition. A guy that runs a bow shop in CO baught it I believe. Personally I would shoot the bow befor buying it, are at least shoot a legacy.As far a Mathews goes they are tuff to beat. I loved the one's that I have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code-Man Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 FYI Mathew's lifetime warranty ends when the original owner sells it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crown_seven Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 The bow is loaded and comes with a case but I dont think I will bother with it, I cant see buying something that is six years old because I will just want something new next year, I think I will just bite the bullet and get something new. Thanks for all the info people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarkey Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 thats alot of bow loaded, if I didn't have that sam bow I would grab it in a second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOT SPOT Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Personally, I would take a 6 yr old Mathews before a lot of the new bows. They are build to last, ya you may need new string but 25 buck big deal. I kept my old one for a back up, just because I couldnt give her up for what its worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Personally, I would take a 6 yr old Mathews before a lot of the new bows. They are build to last, ya you may need new string but 25 buck big deal. I kept my old one for a back up, just because I couldnt give her up for what its worth Not sure I agree HOT SPOT, yes you do get what you pay for when it comes to archery equipment but the technology has come a long way in the past 6 years and a lot of mid-level bow are just as good and possibly much better than the hi end bows from years ago. Because of all the new technology the older bows just don't hold their value, not that they are bad bows but a lot of people want the latest a greatest. There certainly isn't anything wrong with an older use bow, I shoot one myself but there are a lot of used bows on the market so you can find a lot of really great deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Uran Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I would say that I would agree with Hotspot. I think that the older stuff just looks better, I think that the new bows with the beyond parallel limbs are just ugly. But that's just my opinion, and yes I shoot an older Mathews still, an LX, I think bows have gotten uglier every year starting with the Switchback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crown_seven Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well after thinking about it for a couple nights and deciding that i couldnt afford a new mathews I went to the guy and made a deal for the legacy, I will be shooting it first but it feels good and is all set up for me already, same draw length and the peep is in the right spot. Cant wait to shoot it this weekend! Thanks for all the input people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarkey Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 you will love I love mine its about the same year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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