Swarovski on ebay question.

[dustinf]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190823048841&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=94454763111

Thoughts? Seems like a decent deal to me. I've pretty much decided on 8x32's, I'm looking for opinions on the price.

 

[jryoung]

Seems good, but I don't know jack about those brown units.

I'd check out the new Zeiss Conquest HD as well. Doug at Cameraland has some demos. I may need to replace my 8x30 SLCs and these are what I'll be looking at.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/zeiss.pl?page=zeissconquesthd8x32

 

[Dinkshooter]

they are $2399 new

 

[dustinf]

Those Zeiss are definitely on my radar.

A few weeks ago www.outdoorsmans.com had 2 pair of used 8x30 SLC's for $499 each. I almost bought a pair, but hesitated and now they're gone.

 

[noharleyyet]

They are Swarovision?

 

[dustinf]

They are Swarovision?

They are Swarobright.

Which is the older version, I think?

 

[dustinf]

Here's the product description that I found when I googled the model number.

Swarovski EL Binoculars Traveler 8x32 32018 aim to capture perfect images even in poor lighting conditions. The EL 32 Traveler has an optic with exceptional light-gathering qualities allowing enhancement of images with the maximum brilliance, clarity and contrast. Swarovski uses enhanced coatings on the lenses and prisms called SWAROBRIGHT to guarantee absolutely lifelike color reproduction and outstanding image brightness for astounding optical performance even at dusk. The EL Traveler 8x32 Binoculars are sure to please with its lightweight design and small yet ergonomic functionality with just one hand.

 

[noharleyyet]

IMO a heckuva good price if SwaroVISIONs. Apex of pricing if older versions.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Disclaimer: my price list is for Swarovision

 

[dustinf]

Disclaimer: my price list is for Swarovision

WTF?

You cost me $1250!

 

[Dinkshooter]

No I didn't, I already bought them out from under you. Buy Now!

 

[Bambistew]

I've seen quite a few pair go for $850-1000 in the last 6 mo of the exact same model, or in green. Keep an eye on clasified sections of various hunting boards. 24hourcampfire, accuratereloading, etc.

 

[dustinf]

No I didn't, I already bought them out from under you. Buy Now!

Darn it!

Can you atleast post a pic of you using them in your underwear?

 

[Dinkshooter]

We'll see.

 

[dustinf]

We'll see.

Here's a puppy picture to inspire you:

 

[noharleyyet]

Darn it!

Can you atleast post a pic of you using them in your underwear?

Who puts binos in their underwear?.....nevermind.

 

[havgunwilltravel]

Any reason for going with 8's over 10's?

I use good optics in a lot of situations and really need the legs of 10's in pretty much most places and often more power to help with longer distances.

As said a good pair of secondhand Swaro's is readily available in many places, forums, euro optics, etc etc, i think you should be able to do better then that figure.

My last pair of swarovision 10x42 SLC's cost me $400 a couple months ago, but that was a lucky find that wont be repeated .

 

[noharleyyet]

My last pair of swarovision 10x42 SLC's cost me $400 a couple months ago, but that was a lucky find that wont be repeated .

You ain't kidding...I'd give 400 for even the old SLC 10/42's any day.

 

[Dinkshooter]

You ain't kidding...I'd give 400 for even the old SLC 10/42's any day.

Make it $800?

 

[dustinf]

Any reason for going with 8's over 10's?

Weight.

10x42's seem like overkill, if I'm carrying a spotting scope too.