I'd like some recommendations, please, for those in the know on new or gently used compounds one can obtain for the above budgeted amount? Bare bow or with accessories, doesn't matter to me.

And if your suggestion is "save more money and buy a better bow", here's your attention

I’ll sell you an elite E35 with hha slider and qad hunter rest for $500.

What’s you’re draw length and what draw weight are you looking for?

I will keep you in mind sir. Not quite ready to buy yet, but I've read and heard lots of great things about Elite bows. I'll holler at you when I'm ready to take a look if you still have it then.

29.5 or 30" draw last I checked. Prefer 70# draw weight.

generally speaking, cyou can usually find decent used bows on craigslist and facebook marketplace for decent prices.

Great bows. They also have a lifetime transferable warranty and exceptional customer service.

I have a Ben Pearson Diamondback that I will sell you for $200 cash.
It has sight, quiver, stabilizer arrows, and hard case.
Can send pics if you are interested.

^^^ that's a damn good deal

Archery talk.com used to have piles of bows for sale in their classifieds.

Only Elites made before 2017 have the lifetime warranty. Everything after that only the first buyer has the warranty just like all the other bow manufacturers.

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I have a fully rigged Z7, quad drop away, matthew t3 quiver, 6 new carbon arrows, slick trick broad heads, new Shaw custom string last year shot very little since for $550. Its a 28.5 draw and 70#. If you are interested message me and I can send you some pictures.