Why pay for full price for a new recurve bow of inferior quality when you can get an used bow of high for significantly less? There is no need to! What to look for in a used recurve bow?
It is important to look down the bow and see if the limbs are straight and in line with each other. Also look for stress cracks or small hair-line cracks in the limbs. The limbs need to be straight and crack-free. Make sure there have been no drilling on the bow as well.
When looking for a used recurve bows for sale, the best place to find one is the auctions listed on Ebay. This gives you a large selection so you can pick a bow to fit your needs and also allows you to bid only what your budget can afford.