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Recent content by blizdas

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    Binostore-anyone use

    You are correct. Products imported from Europe by the end consumer don't get warranty coverage from US distributors/offices (this is the case with Leica, Swaro, and Zeiss). So a pair of Swarovski binoculars purchased at binostore.com, do not come with any after-purchase support from Swarovski...
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    Zeiss Rebate Problems - frustrating!

    I would recommend calling the dealer you purchased the binoculars from. If you got them from us, give me a call. I'm certain we can help. Thanks, Ben Ben Lizdas Sales Manager Eagle Optics 1-800-289-1132
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    Availability of Zeiss Victory SF?

    Right now back orders are exceeding Zeiss' ability to produce. Wait times are about a month or two. I just got back from a trip to Honduras with 20 customers who we outfitted with the latest production run of Victory SF's. After the trip, we offered them to all the participants at a...
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    Pentax - Company Sold ???

    This is interesting to hear. I'm not sure Tom had his story 100% straight. It sounds like there are some changes coming from Pentax relatively soon as a major portion of their current product line has been discontinued. We will find out more about the direction they are heading in when we go...
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    New Zeiss Victory SF !!!!!!

    Hi Jerry, Those lens covers do fit the SF's though not properly. The short front barrel (due to open hinge design) doesn't leave any room for the tether to loop on. Ben
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    New Zeiss Victory SF !!!!!!

    We will likely show the SF's as being out of stock on the website for a while yet. They are slow coming in and all allocations are going to our waiting list. I have a feeling that getting on a wait list will be the best way for a consumer to get an SF this winter. Only time will tell of...
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    New Zeiss Victory SF 8 x 42 Review/Comparison

    I can confirm that this increase in pricing is going to happen for folks over here in the US. Ben Lizdas Sales Manager Eagle Optics www.eagleoptics.com
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    EDG Resale

    Back when we sold Nikon products, I was always careful to make the distinction with customers that Nikon had a "no-fault policy", which is different than a warranty. A warranty implies an obligation of sorts, whereas policies can easily come and go at the whim of the provider. I never saw any...
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    New Swarovski Binoculars from unauthorized sellers.

    We get a lot of crooks who try and place orders for Swarovski binoculars over our website with stolen credit cards. A good number of these crooks are trying to have us ship these binoculars to people who thought the were getting something off of eBay. The crooks get money from eBay customers...
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    Are Swaros really waterproof?

    Unless they are defective, they will be able to handle total submersion at a modest depth (not sure what the exact spec is, but it's measured in meters). You've paid good money for a very well built and waterproof binocular. It would be a shame not to enjoy them on the water! Cheers, Ben Ben...
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    Buying a Demo - just what sort of abuse /torture have they suffered?

    Thanks for the compliment! Yes, the pair you returned went back to Zeiss. When we sell demos, the expectation is that any wear on them will be purely cosmetic and that the functionality and optical system and mechanics of the piece will be perfect. Cheers, Ben Ben Lizdas Sales Manager Eagle...
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    Is the Swarovski Warranty Transferable?

    I have found Swarovski to be a perfect example of a company that illustrates the point that for most people, what you do is more important than what you say. If you read a North American warranty card, they have a pretty typical "Lifetime Limited Warranty". In practice, they have consistently...
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    Eagle Optics to stop carrying Nikon ?

    Hi Everyone, Here is the information I have regarding our account with Nikon. After 25 years as a Nikon Authorized Dealer they have decided that we no longer fit their plans moving forward. No reason was provided for this decision but it was firm and therefore we have decided to move on. I'm...
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    Kahles?

    There is a new distributor for Kahles now in the US, in Idaho, I believe, and they have posted before, but a "Kahles" google search, leads to nothing much. I suppose communication helps. If Eagle Optics is a retailer, they should offer some clarity. I do know they post here. Jerry Someone...
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    Meaning of 8x40?

    Here is a link to a video we shot, explaining what that second number (in this case 40) means. There is a similar one about magnification here. Cheers, Ben Ben Lizdas Sales Manager Eagle Optics 1-800-289-1132
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