Here are the top 10 money saving resources that will help you get new and used decoys for cheap allowing you to improve your hunting success. Now let’s get started: Online Resources – 1. Craigslist- The number one way to get cheap or used decoys is Craigslist. Just search for “goose decoys” or “duck decoys” and you will be sure to find many choices in your area. Keep checking back on the site often as new postings are always coming available and the good deals usually sell fast.
2. Facebook-Coming in at a close second for cheap decoys are Facebook group pages. One of the pages that I recently came across is called “decoys for sale or trade”. The users of the site make a post that includes what they are selling, price, area they live in and if they are willing to ship. Then buyers can post a comment to make a purchase. A benefit of this is when new offers become available they automatically appear in your Facebook feed.
3. Blogs-There are many hunting blogs out there and many offer a free classifieds section. Just search through the postings for used decoys for sale or cheap decoys and you can have some good luck. To find blogs in your state just do a Google search for “Hunting blogs in XYZ state” and you will find several.
4. Retailmenot.com- This website pulls together online coupons from nearly every store you can imagine. Simply type in the name of any national sporting goods store such as Cabela’s and there will be some coupons available. Here you might find 10-15% off on decoys or even free shipping. Check often as there are always new coupons.
5. eBay- Many decoys are manufactured overseas in places like China. With eBay you can often buy directly from these manufactures and get cheap decoys. You can also buy used duck and goose decoys from other sellers. In Person Resources
6. Garage/Yard sales- The springtime can present great
options for yard/garage sales as people clean out their storage
areas from the winter. Many times people are willing to sell their
decoys for cheap because they are not using them anymore and want to
have the extra storage space.
7. Hunting season start sales-As hunting seasons approach many hunting retailers offer sales to coincide with that hunting season. For example, when duck hunting season approaches you will often find duck decoys on sale at your favorite hunting store.
8. Holiday sales- Holidays such as Christmas and Black Friday are excellent times for decoy sales. Sometimes hunting stores have everything on sale so even if it is not the season for that type of waterfowl you might still find some great deals decoys.
9. “Open Box”/Clearance items- When retailers take returns on duck or goose decoys, often times they sell these decoys at a discount. Typically people return decoys because they preferred something else or realized they could not afford them but the decoys are still in new shape. The benefit to you is that you get to buy decoys at 10-15% off retail price. Another benefit is the open box decoys still have the same return policy and warranty as new decoys.
10. Friends and Family- Perhaps you have an uncle who used to hunt ducks or geese but he no longer goes hunting. He may be willing to sell you his decoys cheap or let you borrow them. Borrowing decoys can be a great option to try out that style of decoy and see if you like it before going out and buying that style of decoy yourself.
These strategies have helped me get new and used decoys at great pricing allowing me to add to my decoy spread and ultimately improve my hunting success.
Author: Scott Dawson/Owner
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