I going for my alpha roof 8x32 (2 Viewers)

paddy7 · Apr 27, 2018

It's a very natural process, thinning the troops---after a while, you realize you just keep going out with the same stuff, and other bits and pieces are left hanging on the wall.
Then, you might have the emotional attachment to deal with if you've had some great days with the wall-hangers, and can't bear to see them go.
If you haven't - EBAY!!!

Kammerdiner · Apr 27, 2018

[email protected] said:
Why don't you thin the troops out and just keep the two SV's?

That's what I should do, but I'm on the lazy side. And I see a new 30mm CL on the horizon, if I ever bother to go look at one. I'm content. No hurry. :t:

dries1 · Apr 27, 2018

For me I like the variety to choose which one to use. Different strokes.....

Andy W.

black crow · Apr 27, 2018

For myself also. It adds a little spice to take out different binoculars. Sometimes I take out my least favorite pair just for a change of pace and to remember how great my best ones are. Plus I'm too lazy to sell anything.

black crow · Apr 27, 2018

OK here's why I ordered the Swarovskis now instead of waiting.
A friend told me that for some reason LLBean had them on their 25% off sale although all the other Swaros but the Companions were not. He told me to keep it to myself because I guess he wanted some other friends to cash in on this deal. The sale ended last night.

It might have been an error in their system or they were discontinuing that size for some reason but they charged me $1649.25 on my credit card. I'm still waiting for my tracking number but it looks like I just saved $549.75.
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JoeJ · Apr 27, 2018

You spent $1,649.25 but you saved $549.75 - every now and again, I hear that same rational from the War Department and she sounds very convinced of the fact she saved money by spending money.:t:

As long as you're happy with the purchase - I'm glad you're happy and wish you the best in their use. As soon as you can add a little "character" to the binocular body, I think you'll feel better - at least I do, after the 1st scuff or nick.|:d|

Troubador · Apr 27, 2018

black crow said:
OK here's why I ordered the Swarovskis now instead of waiting.
A friend told me that for some reason LLBean had them on their 25% off sale although all the other Swaros but the Companions were not. He told me to keep it to myself because I guess he wanted some other friends to cash in on this deal. The sale ended last night.

It might have been an error in their system or they were discontinuing that size for some reason but they charged me $1649.25 on my credit card. I'm still waiting for my tracking number but it looks like I just saved $549.75.
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The more you spend the more you save! I like it!! :t::-O

Lee

black crow · Apr 27, 2018

JoeJ said:
You spent $1,649.25 but you saved $549.75 - every now and again, I hear that same rational from the War Department and she sounds very convinced of the fact she saved money by spending money.:t:

As long as you're happy with the purchase - I'm glad you're happy and wish you the best in their use. As soon as you can add a little "character" to the binocular body, I think you'll feel better - at least I do, after the 1st scuff or nick.|:d|

I was ready to pay full price if I had to, that's all I know. :t: I think this is better.

I'll kick em around the living room as soon as I open the box and maybe carve my initials in them so no one will steal them. B

Murmur · Apr 28, 2018

Troubador said:
The more you spend the more you save! I like it!! :t::-O

Lee

This is a long-established piece of man maths, especially when % reductions are involved...

I have sworn by it for decades.

Kammerdiner · Apr 28, 2018

black crow said:
OK here's why I ordered the Swarovskis now instead of waiting.
A friend told me that for some reason LLBean had them on their 25% off sale although all the other Swaros but the Companions were not. He told me to keep it to myself because I guess he wanted some other friends to cash in on this deal. The sale ended last night.

It might have been an error in their system or they were discontinuing that size for some reason but they charged me $1649.25 on my credit card. I'm still waiting for my tracking number but it looks like I just saved $549.75.
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That's how I got my 8.5x42 SV. LL Bean and 30% off. At the time I assumed it was a one-off mistake. Maybe not. My eternal gratitude goes out to Jerry (NDhunter) who found that deal and posted it way back when!

Swaro is probably not happy about it though.

black crow · Apr 28, 2018

Seems like almost all the other Swaros were not included in the sale. I think the Companions were however. It's odd and I'll never know why but I'm not complaining.

dries1 · Apr 28, 2018

Isn't it nice when the consumer wins one and gets a good deal. If the asking price were a mistake, Monday there will be a very interesting conversation in the bean between the manager and accounting, entertaining to say the least.

Andy W.

black crow · Apr 28, 2018

Considering all the technical errors that seem to go into this business I'll bet nobody even gets a tap on the wrist. When I worked in retail it seemed nobody had to be accountable for anything. Especially management. lol

Chosun Juan · Apr 29, 2018

black crow said:
OK here's why I ordered the Swarovskis now instead of waiting. A friend told me that for some reason LLBean had them on their 25% off sale .... they charged me $1649.25 on my credit card. I'm still waiting for my tracking number but it looks like I just saved $549.75.
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JoeJ said:
You spent $1,649.25 but you saved $549.75 - every now and again, I hear that same rational from the War Department and she sounds very convinced of the fact she saved money by spending money.:t:

"Never Pay Retail" !!!

:bounce: :eat: o

3

:king: B

:smoke:

Chosun :gh:

black crow · Apr 29, 2018

Chosun Juan said:
"Never Pay Retail" !!! :bounce: :eat: o 3 :king: B :smoke:

Chosun :gh:

I would love to acknowledge and thank publically the BF member who tipped me off to this amazing savings but they choose to remain anonymous.o

I don't think they even bought anything for themselves.

Patudo · Apr 29, 2018

JoeJ said:
every now and again, I hear that same rational from the War Department and she sounds very convinced of the fact she saved money by spending money.:t:

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