super shrew on ebay

[ssumner1]

#6077

I would buy this myself if I could afford it guys, but I have never seen a Shrew bow being sold used… that being said its on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-SHREW-Long-Bow-EXCELLENT-condition-54lbs-28-inches-58-inches-length-/251146966450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a798695b2#ht_500wt_1361 . The current price is at $600.00.

[David Petersen]

#49572

I would want to know the age of the bow and who built it. Personally, if Gregg Coffey isn’t the bowyer, it’s a Shrew I don’t want. All his bows have a serial number starting with G and the last numbers are the month and year it was built. Knowing the age, you can then determine what it cost new and go from there. Currently most standard models with no extras (like take-down) start around $720. Until a year or so ago they were $650, etc. (I had one so loaded with goodies that it was close to $1,200 all said, a real Mercedes.) Another personal opinion — why buy the best short bow in the world and get a long one? The Classic Hunter is a scaled-down SS and IMHO the way to go. Finally, I don’t trust E-bay. My wife just nearly got snookered on a purchase and only PayPal saved the day. That said, I have bought and sold several bows through the classifieds here and never a hint of problem.

And here I sit, typing, when I am dressed in wool and time for the evening hunt … they were bugling good this morning. And it’s pouring rain. I’m starting to hear to stopwatch tick and hate the sound …

[ssumner1]

#49661

I posted it for those that have desired a bow they could not wait for. The serial number based off the picutres is

G31-1004.

[David Petersen]

#49779

I understand and very thoughtful of you. So it’s a Coffey bow, the 31st he built in that model, built Oct. 2004. I’d say the used asking price is equal to or slightly more than it cost new back then. But Shrews hold their value and you are right that given the year-long waiting list lots of folks, including myself in the past, are will to pay top price, even more than new, to get one in their hands right now. But I still don’t trust e-bay buys, at least not for bows. IMHO

[JodyS]

#50415

I agree with Dave about Ebay. I am leary of it too.

As to Gregg, he does an excellent job. I was on the waiting list for a year for a Shrew Classic Hunter Take Down model, and like Dave, I got it fancied up. It is the best bow that I have ever shot, well worth the wait. I have two Shrews Classic Hunters and I am completely satisfied with them, and may get on the list for another…:)

Gregg builds the Shrew bows and also builds his own bows – his own designs that are unique. His bows are available through him at Java Man Archery: javamanarchery.com. I don’t know if his wait time is shorter, but check out his bows as well.

With either a Shrew or his bows, his craftsmanship is superb, and he is a great guy!

Jody

[lyagooshka]

#50429

Just my $0.02 about bows and eBay…

I bought a $100 recurve, and it is great. It really got me into trad archery. I have since gotten a custom hybrid (LUV-IT) and wood arrows. I might keep this bow for the kids, although it will be a while since they are not anywhere close to drawing 45#, or I might “pass it on” to someone who wants to try out traditional equipment, and have them pass it on after that (got the idea from Troy Breeding, suggestions welcome).

That being said, you should notice that I bought the “try out” on eBay, and when I realized this was right for me, I did some research (thanks to this forum) and went to a boyer, not back to eBay. Ebay definitely has some deals, but always make sure there is some sort of return policy and that you never pay through western union, or the like. PayPal or check so that payments can be tracked in case of problem.

That’s my $0.02. I definitely have not been at this as long as many of the members on this forum, but I have enough experience shopping on line (eBay included) to have had good and bad experiences. Hope it helps and thanks for the post.

Alex

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