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Message: <blockquote data-quote="morgothaod" data-source="post: 3470528" data-attributes="member: 139900"><p>Thanks for the replies.  There is a Bass Pro shop near me.  If I'm still interested in birding a year from now, I'll consider upgrading.  The two most popular brands that I have noticed on my bird watching meet ups were Swarovski and Eagle Optics.  An experienced member of the group had a Nikon.  I'll try a few binos out and I'll see if I can find reviews on them.  Do you all think the pair that I bought have $300 worth of optics in them?  Maybe there was a reason I saved 77% on them? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>