Re: Where in the USA can I get a pair of good quality USED binoculars?

On Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:18:50 -0500, "RJP"
<rjpalsDeLeTe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


"Warren" <juny57@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good place to get some for birding.

I am looking for birding type such as 8X42 roof prism - phase coated
if possible.
I live in Eastern Pennsylvania and would like to see some in person if
possible or to be able to return (no restocking fee preferred) if I do
not like them.

This is a very tall order. I know of no place that meets all of your
criteria. There are used binoculars available on places like EBay, as
has been pointed out, but unless there is something wrong with them,
returns are going to be a big problem. Occasionally big sporting
goods outfits, like Cabellas, will have used binoculars available
but that will be on a store-by-store basis. Another place is through
the ABA (American Birding Association) - you might try them
as people advertise used binoculars in their publication "Winging
It". People also sometimes advertise used optics on the list
"Bird Chat" http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CHAT.html
but returns again will probably not be accepted.

I'm not sure why you want to go the used route, as there are many
good 8x42 roofs out on the market now for very reasonable prices.
Check out www.eagleoptics.com Look at the Audubon Equinox
HP for $249, or the Platinum Ranger for $379. You will fulfill
your other wish here - you will be able to return them, no
questions asked, for 30 days for just the return shipping fee,
and no restocking fee. You will also get a lifetime warranty,
which you may not get with a used binocular.

You are probably right about getting new ones.
I apreciate all of the answers and suggestions.
The thing that makes it difficult is deciding whether a great warranty
(Nikon, Minox, Leica, Zeiss) or well reviewed binoculars (Audubon
Equinox HP, Bushnell Legend, Swift Audubon) with less of a warranty
are better. I like the fact that Nikon covers all of there bin with a
no-fault warranty, even on the inexpensive ones.

Thanks again for all of the groups' suggestions and thoughts.

Warren
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