Well, used to be involved in archery as a teen but been out of it for years. Now my 13 year old daughter has expressed interest so we are going to do this together. Have subscribed to a few forums and magazines at this point.
We are looking for a couple of compound bows with a draw of no more than 30 pounds. Dont have to look pretty, just work decent. Thanks!

Try to find a used Browning Micro midas 3. These have 10" of draw length adjustment. I put my kids in these otherwise they outgrow them too quickly.
Plus they are nice little bows.

Thank you, I definitely appreciate the advice. :)

Maggie I have a Youth Bear 20 - 30 pounds and a Bear Alaskan Bow 29 draw length, 70-draw weight, and 56 1/2 string length. I have them posted on eBay where you can see them. I hope you and your daughter enjoy them as much as my son and I have. Steven is now in college and is selling the bows for extra cash for this next semester.
eBay #7210111081
eBay #7210111758
Just enter the #'s above at eBay to view the bows.

Juliet

hi i have a nice hoyt rintec with rest, peep and cheep sight for 225.00. Its less than a year old and my son has been given a new bow.It has 18" to 26" draw adjustment and 40 to 50 lb limbs. we also have a pse spider4 (left hand) with 20lb limbs asking 100.00 ps. the micro bow are great bows.

for the low budget , check e-bay sort by what you are looking for
try to narrow it down to a few brands and watch them
my boy shoots a parker buck shot 8-10 draw adjust
ready to shoot under $300 new

the hoyt ryntec is really sweet but more$$$ and a smaller grip

alpine makes a great outh bow
and so does browning
all on e-bay for cheap
don't like or grow out of it , or want to change
sell it back on e-bay

good luck
:D