[christopher1]

To anyone who knows
Let me get this right.
The main thing about German made optics is that they are
fiendishly expensive. But they have quality.
Now Minox is German but they are assembled in Japan.
Or the Far East, is this correct.
There seems to be a lot of
Swarovski on Ebay emanating from China. I am not dumb enough
to even think of bidding, but it is odd.
It would be good to hear wiser opinions on this subject.

[Paskman]

I suspect that the Swaro's on ebay emanating from China are figments of the dodgy vendors minds!!!

Paul

[barry robson]

Christopher

It's not only stuff from China you need to look out for - see the Minox 'Rip-off' thread regarding stuff from the Canaries of all places.

It all points up that to be safe you need to buy from a reputable dealer and not get taken in by a seemingly 'too good to miss' offer. The old adage 'you get what you pay for' seems very relevant these days

B

PS

Paskman - see my note re your rubbish bin.

[solentbirder]

FYI, my Minox 10x52 BD says has a small sticker saying it's made in Japan.

[barry robson]

I suppose at the end of the day, if you are happy with the product, it doesn't matter where it's made!

B

[wizard]

I seen a good add on ebay, it was a Leica 10x42 almost new for £250. this was too good to be true I knew it as you all know it but I decided to find out more. The thing that made me look more was the item location:- London.
emailed the seller who responded very quickly (wonder why) he said he was in London on business and would be sending them from the states, only been used a couple of times so as new he said. Then he said dont pay me, just transfer the money straight into his account & they would be posted same day.
Alarm bells & all that, I didnt reply. he sent two more emails asking if i was interested & sudenly the item vanished off ebay.
I am totally amazed how many fools there are out there who would put money into accounts like this & wonder why they never hear from the crook again.
an example but lucky it was an honest mate, my mate sold a caravan on ebay, the bloke won the auction came to veiw it as arranged & paid a few grand in cash. he said can i pick it up in 6 weeks time as he didnt have anywhere to store it & that was fine. Now if this was anyone of a dodgy nature they would have been off with the cash & the caravan to re-sell.
Humans are so bloody gullable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!