brocknroller
porromaniac
Brock,
...Backa forever ... :t:
Ed
Thanks. That's my new motto!
Brock
P.S. As a birder on a budget contemplating an $1,100 purchase, you bet you sweet bippy I was concerned if they might cost me big money down the line for repairs.
Those with deeper pockets can "relax," because they can afford the repair bills if necessary or upgrade to the latest. But if I fork out over a thousand bucks, I want to know with absolute certainty that there's a safety net with a solid warranty in 10 or even 20 years.
In these uncertain times, I don't think anyone could say with absolute certainty what Swaro's policy will be in 10 years on pre-owned bins anymore than they could. I'm not even sure if Nikon will have its No Fault Warranty extended to used bins in 10 years either, but by and large, Nikon makes less expensive products, so that seems a bit more secure in my mind.
The economic times, they are a-changin' my friend. We almost had a total meltdown ala 1929. And in seven years, if predictions are right, China will beat the US as the next global economic superpower. Who would have thunk it 20 years ago?
"For the loser now
Will be later to win
For the times they are a-changin'."
Anyway, as Steve says, it's a "mute" point now, because I opted to buy the Nikons and the SLC is sold. The Nikons were a better bang for the buck, lighter weight, and have better resolution, according to the reviews I've read. Although I haven't had a 10x42 SLCneu in my hands, I did try it's smaller brother, the 8x30SLCneu, and the Nikon porros fit my hands better. The only thing I wish I could take from the SLCs are the eyecups, which fit well.
I'm happy with my purchases and have no regrets passing on the SLCs.
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