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Swarovski el 8.5x42 WB UK Pre Owned Price (1 Viewer)
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Veracocha
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I have been studying every avenue I know over the last six weeks for the same thing so have a fair understanding of what's about at the moment. From the retailers I keep seeing a figure of between £1200 and £1500 for non-field pro models. These are always in vgc and do not exhibit the worn paint on the hinge that you see on some. Suppliers I have studied are The Birders Store, Ace Optics & In-Focus.
I have seen roughly six pairs come up on e-bay that were in mint condition, practically new and all started for £1200. Some were the Field Pro's yet none went over £1300 and had I not been suffering an illness that kept me at home I would have been on them in a flash.
I have seen roughly six pairs come up on e-bay that were in mint condition, practically new and all started for £1200. Some were the Field Pro's yet none went over £1300 and had I not been suffering an illness that kept me at home I would have been on them in a flash.
Thanks for that. I hadn't considered checking eBay but I see some retailers also use it. I would prefer the security of buying used from a retailer rather than deal with a private sale
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PYRTLE
Old Berkshire Boy
Seems to be about right. As you're in Norfolk then maybe CleySpy would be useful to contact. They only have 10 x 42 ELs at the moment starting from £900 up to £1400.
Example
https://www.cleyspy.co.uk/swarovski-el-10x42-sv-ref-com-10948.html
Example
https://www.cleyspy.co.uk/swarovski-el-10x42-sv-ref-com-10948.html
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MandoBear
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The Birders Store are very good - I've bought from them a number of times. However, they aren't exactly convenient from Norfolk, and with second-hand it's even more of a good idea to be able to try and handle the binoculars before you buy.
I'd also add that for me, the EL 8.5x42 binoculars are the most wholly satisfactory and enjoyable binoculars I have ever owned.
I'd also add that for me, the EL 8.5x42 binoculars are the most wholly satisfactory and enjoyable binoculars I have ever owned.
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Many thanks for that. CleySpy is a good shout. The reason for my post was to get a feel for the likely savings by buying used.
The current best price I could find online for new was £1800 from a couple of hunting / gun retailers. Price comparison of new stock is relatively straightforward but for pre owned by its nature is a bit more problematic
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The current best price I could find online for new was £1800 from a couple of hunting / gun retailers. Price comparison of new stock is relatively straightforward but for pre owned by its nature is a bit more problematic
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Veracocha
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Whilst still searching for the 8.5's I bought a new pair of 10x32 EL Pro's from the Birders Store. I can't see how these things could be improved on if I'm honest with myself. Very good store indeed.
The online retailer Uttings currently has 10% off Swarovski bins using the promotional code SWAR10, bringing the price to £1684. The optics retailer In Focus (I’ve bought from them several times and have always had excellent service) have a price match guarantee, so if you go to their store at Titchwell you should be able to get them for the same price.
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