Binoculars for Novices (1 Viewer)

smurf.for.mark

Well-known member

• Oct 28, 2008

• #21

oops sorry.... still £25/$50 can buy a nice used binocular... if you know where and what to look for.
you guys can get stuff way cheaper than us in the UK! nikon action 7x35's are £50/$100 here

regards mark

 

Tero

Retired

• Oct 28, 2008

• #22

Yeah, they cost the same. Only you pay x pounds and we pay the same x dollars.

 

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Pileatus

"Experientia Docet”

• Oct 29, 2008

• #23

J. Moore said:

Hi Mark,

Not sure if you are aware, but 50 pounds is approximately equal to $100 U.S. So for your purposes, you should think of the budget as being 25 pounds.

Best,
Jim

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Actually, 50 GBP is < 80 USD

 

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Jim M.

Member since 2007

Supporter

• Oct 29, 2008

• #24

John Traynor said:

Actually, 50 GBP is < 80 USD

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Yeah, my rule of thumb was from several months ago. With the way currency values have been fluctuating recently, it may be something else again tomorrow. I just checked a financial website and 50 pounds = $77.50 at their latest quote.

Best,
Jim

 

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Kevin Purcell

Well-known member

• Oct 29, 2008

• #25

In addition to the exchange rate (that is favoring the dollar a bit more) the UK (well, the EU now) pays VAT on the purchase (17%?) plus a general difference in the price anchors in the UK and Europe so £==$ is still a useful rough approximation.

Most annoying for some (like me) who hanker after a particular Chinese OEMed bin that are only sold as Opticron in £ which look rather expensive when viewed in $.

 

Tero

Retired

• Oct 29, 2008

• #26

MrsDunebuggy said:

PS - Seems like you're all unanimous Eagle Optic fans? It's only a few hours from me and I've never heard of it before. I was looking at binoculars.com, but I think I'll order from Eagle Optic.

Thanks again!

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Both are equally reliable. Plus Optics Planet*, I just like the EO website better, so I post links there more often.

*www.opticsplanet.com

 

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pinsonp2

Novice Birder

• Oct 29, 2008

• #27

I have used both Eagles Optics and Optics Planet. If one has an issue, Eagle Optics is much better to deal with. I highly recommend them.

 

Tero

Retired

• Oct 29, 2008

• #28

I can also guarantee the return thing works at Eagle Optics. One time I ordered three in succession, and finally returned all three. Full refund.