Looked for Newbie forum to no avail..so here I am.. the FNG :)

[tradwannabe]

I would continue to check out the classifieds and *****bay. Just make sure limbs are straight and no cracks. Older bows tend to go up in weight a little as they age.

[Vermilion]

I'm still thinking of just getting a new Martin X-200.  Course I will continue to cruise the classifieds in hope that I find one like I want or very similar.