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    Why the plummeting prices?

    It seems like you can. Obviously not deep ones but light ones actually seem to rub off. And as far as the odor I don't smell it anymore and I've only owned them for about 3 days.
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    Yep it was the 62170. I guess you're right about the weight too. I was mostly just comparing them to my Monarch's which are polycarbonate but aluminum is gonna be a lot tougher so thats fine. I was out in the field with them for about 9 hours yesterday doing some serious hiking and the weight...
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    The are Made in China. Kind of a bummer but not the end of the world for only costing $250. First impression- they have some serious heft to them! They do have a faint odor too but that usual goes away from stuff like that after awhile (I kind of like the smell of rubber anyways 8-P). The...
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    When I get home from work tonight and tear open the Fedex box that should be on my doorstep I'll let you guys know where the BD's are made.
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    Yeah thats for sure. I bought some 400g insulated boots which I've never owned before because I live in Southern Arizona but if you're sitting on your keister just using your binos for a couple hours at a time on cold winter mornings its pretty easy to catch a chill.
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    Kind of like my Leupold VX-3 scope.. Its a gold ring so I know its made in the US but there was nothing on the scope or in the paperwork that said MADE IN THE USA beyond the US address on the box. You'd think that'd be something they'd really advertise. However stating the COO (Country of...
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    Theres still a few places to get them for $300 I think.. but sure, I will let you know how they are when I get them. I'm no glass expert tho but I will be looking for whitetail with them on Saturday and will tell you guys how they work compared to my ATB's.
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    I was concerned about the exact model too because on the website they list it as the 62170 and the photo is also the 62170 but the name "Minox BD 10x42 BR ALT" and the product specs like weight, dimensions etc. are actually for the 62123 which is the older model. Don't fear tho I called them up...
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    I figured for the money I couldn't go wrong. Like I said I'm upgrading from Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42's which cost me $200 (after the rebate) and the Minox's were only $250 shipped so what the heck. I originally upgraded my Monarchs (last week) with some Monarch X 10.5x45's that I got off ebay for...
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    Thanks for the info. I was hoping they were made in Japan but for $250 I guess I can't expect that much. However for that price I'm expecting to get a nice upgrade from my Nikons so I think I'll make out OK in the end.
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    The one I picked up is actually a slightly newer model and was $50 cheaper. It should be showing up on Friday. Gonna take it out glassing for deer on Saturday. Can't wait.
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    Thank you Steve. Also, can anyone confirm if this model is Made in Japan?
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    Why the plummeting prices?

    I just ordered a pair of Minox 62170 BD 10x42 BR's for $250 USD brand-new. These originally retailed for around $600 USD I think. I know they're a discontinued model but still whats the reason for them being so cheap? Is there anything wrong with them? They're replacing my Monarch ATB 10x42's...
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