cgasner1
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typical day packing my vortex around
So much for the vaunted Swarovski warranty.
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Wind Gypsy
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Whichever doubles best as a butt plug.
Exactly. And after 22 years. That cost $18.19/year “extra” for one of the finest optical instruments made, and one used in incredibly unforgiving environments. Not much lasts forever and there is no blanket “free” repair. Use some common sense and be reasonable.
Find a 22 year old Vortex product. Most are replaced annually…
Shouldn’t she have a brewski in hand as well?
I have Leupold Wind River Pinnacles that are 25 years old. Some small stuff is a pain, but I would think a binocular that cost 4 to 5 times as much would last a bit longer. And yeah. I've used the shit out if them. Today even. mtmuley
Of course, that's not true, and it would be very hard to find any 22 year old Vortex product since the brand started producing optics in 2004.
In any case, it seems some people must not be very happy with their own products or price if they have to bring up Vortex so much. I think everyone knows they aren't trying to be a direct competitor to Swarovski. Not everyone thinks it makes sense to pay thousands for optics when they can get most of the same features for a lot less with a better warranty.
Finally, any impact that's causing a Vortex optic to be replaced annually would really stretch the Swarovski warranty, right?
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If Swarovski and vortex binoculars cost the same, who would buy the Vortex?Of course, that's not true, and it would be very hard to find any 22 year old Vortex product since the brand started producing optics in 2004.
I think everyone knows they aren't trying to be a direct competitor to Swarovski. Not everyone thinks it makes sense to pay thousands for optics when they can get most of the same features for a lot less with a better warranty.
Finally, any impact that's causing a Vortex optic to be replaced annually would really stretch the Swarovski warranty, right?
I enjoy a fine glass of wine or bourbon, but most of my fondest memories were made with cheap beer and an open mind. People that just CANNOT hunt without the most exquisite glass are likely not a lot of fun around the campfire...
My goal for next year is to buck my trend of Gucci gear and go kill something special with Walmart grade gear. I think I focus too much on finding any advantage I can buy rather than just pure effort and woodsmanship.
My goal for next year is to buck my trend of Gucci gear and go kill something special with Walmart grade gear. I think I focus too much on finding any advantage I can buy rather than just pure effort and woodsmanship.
BuzzH
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You obviously dont glass much.
Go glass coues deer for 8 hours with your Walmart binoculars, report back.
Cheap clothes, cheap rifles, cheap knives, even cheap rifle scopes...Who cares? Save a few bucks on those.
I cant get by with dogshit glass.
Crazy that nobody ever killed a Coues deer before Swarovski released the EL's in 1999. Or are NL's required to kill a deer?
BuzzH
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Back to the shitty customer service from Swarovski. I lost an eye cup somehow on my slc's stalking a coues buck. Been glassing 8 days probably 7-9 hours a day (try that with vortex).
Anyway called them up from the desert got right through to a customer service rep and told him of my woes.
He said no problem Mr. Hettick a replacement will be shipped today in time for your elk hunt on Tuesday when you get home.
Once again I can't complain and it worked out right fair.
Anyway called them up from the desert got right through to a customer service rep and told him of my woes.
He said no problem Mr. Hettick a replacement will be shipped today in time for your elk hunt on Tuesday when you get home.
Once again I can't complain and it worked out right fair.
Get your buck?
BuzzH
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I don't want to talk about it.
Weird. mtmuley
get-n-birdy
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Have a pair of 10x42 swaros that are 25 yrs old. Been in for work once on the eye cups. Cost $60. They were great to deal with. Been used and abused. Never had any other issue with them. Back then there wasn't a lot of choices. Own other optic brands and can't complain to much about any of them. But the swaros definitely have less eye fatigue and are better in low light. They get used on a daily basis keeping an eye on deer in the field behind our house. It's usually the last hour of light or gray days when critters are out earlier. Being beyond 50, the eyes aren't what they use to be. Clarity is a big deal. Like them a lot and make no apologies about it. If they had an issue after 25 yrs, I'd pay the bill and wouldn't care. They've been with me through a lot. Shot my first elk with them with my dad. Shot my 2nd the next yr with my oldest kid who is now in his 30's. It was his first trip out west. They are still as clear as the day I bought them. Sucks having a bad experience with customer service. Nice thing is if you wanted to switch brands you'd have no issue selling them. Birders love swaro glass. Very big pool of buyers who typically aren't cheap.
So is the price of 2 grand for 10x42 EL's a good deal? At 60 yrs old , my eyes ain't what they used to be. I've got a new pair of 12x50 Razors but they seem to have a slight grayish tint when looking through. Didn't notice that at purchase time. Otherwise I like the ergonomics.
