Availability of (new) Nikon Monarch 5 8x42? (1 Viewer)

[JMaldaner]

I am striking out trying to find this bino. I’ve found shops selling used versions. Does anyone know where these are still available? Thank you!

Secondary question. I’ve become aware that Nikon is exiting the binocular arena as far as manufacturing/marketing is concerned. Should I have any concerns with warranty work down the road if I buy one of their binoculars?

 

[chill6x6]

I checked at a few places...I didn't see one in the USA NIB. You CAN get them from Japan on eBay. I've ordered a couple of Nikon binoculars from Japan and haven't had any issues whatsoever. Monarch 7 8X42 seem to be the same way currently.

 

[JMaldaner]

Thank you for your help! I have, however, decided to go in another direction.

 

[Upland]

Saw a pair at Sportsman’s Warehouse today if anyone else is looking. Not sure if they have them online.

 

[Ruff-Leg]

Hmmm? Nikon Sports Optics USA and B&H both have the item available, albeit on backorder. I realize the OP is going in different direction, but they can be had. Am I missing something?

Scott

 

[chill6x6]

Hmmm? Nikon Sports Optics USA and B&H both have the item available, albeit on backorder. I realize the OP is going in different direction, but they can be had. Am I missing something?

Scott

Here's the way I look at it. I probably looked at ten total retailers....all had the Monarch 5 8X42 on "backorder." Nikonusa even has it on "backorder." So I look at it differently as EVERYWHERE I checked the binocular is on "backorder." I'd consider that "not available." At least in the short term.

 

[JMaldaner]

Here's the way I look at it. I probably looked at ten total retailers....all had the Monarch 5 8X42 on "backorder." Nikonusa even has it on "backorder." So I look at it differently as EVERYWHERE I checked the binocular is on "backorder." I'd consider that "not available." At least in the short term.

Yes, that was my conclusion! Optics Planet said expected availability was 4-7 months. That doesn’t give me a warm fuzzy feeling when our anniversary is the end of this month. A local sporting goods store told me Nikon was exiting the binocular arena. he did not know if they would get more Monarch 5 8x42’s. He doubted it.

 

[dries1]

Is there a possibility of a shortage of materials, I have noticed it in a few other areas. If Nikon is exiting the binocular business, surely others would have heard about it by now.