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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 3509496" data-attributes="member: 106398">It depends on which generation you are interest in. There are three generations of the EL model.  The first was a classic design and did not have lens flatteners and did not have ED glass.  The second generation came out in about 2010 (I think) and it introduced Swarovision which is Swaro's marketing name for lens flatteners.  It also added ED glass.  The name includes SV for Swarovision EX.8.5X42 EL SV.  They also made changes to the armor and frame structure so it is not to hard to tell it from the 1st generation.  The third generation came out during the fall of 2015 and is called the FieldPro.  It is optically the same as the second generation.  The major change was eliminating the traditional strap lug on the body and going to a proprietary system.  The armoring was changed and a small change was made to the diopter adjustment.  It also has a smaller case.  The price you quoted indicates a first generation.  Be aware there were ongoing changes made within that generation.  The focus speed was increased and the coatings were improved.  The price reflects a model toward the end of production.  The 1st gen is still a very nice binocular but in my opinion, the SLC prior version is the better choice.  It is a newer model and it has ED glass.  I would easily spend the extra $94 for the SLC being offered from the Canada seller.  As far as the value of your Conquest HD 10X42, I saw a demo on sale (which means new model registration and all accessories and box) at Red Hawk Rifle for $800.  Here is one with all the works that recently sold on eBay as an auction for $730 plus shipping.  <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-Conquest-10x42-HD-Binoculars-made-in-Germany-/282282476206?hash=item41b958c2ae%3Ag%3At6YAAOSw4GVYQ0ek&nma=true&si=Kv1EOP7KUV7Z0NFMqOygVsi%252FdXk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-Conquest-10x42-HD-Binoculars-made-in-Germany-/282282476206?hash=item41b958c2ae:g:t6YAAOSw4GVYQ0ek&nma=true&si=Kv1EOP7KUV7Z0NFMqOygVsi%2FdXk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557</a>Here is another on with everything that looks like a Buy it Now that went for $750 including shipping.  <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2016-Zeiss-Conquest-HD-10X42-Binocular-524212-0000-/192047298134?hash=item2cb6e93656%3Ag%3A%7E%7E0AAOSwKOJYG71K&nma=true&si=Kv1EOP7KUV7Z0NFMqOygVsi%252FdXk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2016-Zeiss-Conquest-HD-10X42-Binocular-524212-0000-/192047298134?hash=item2cb6e93656:g:~~0AAOSwKOJYG71K&nma=true&si=Kv1EOP7KUV7Z0NFMqOygVsi%2FdXk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557</a>Keep in mind that eBay gets about 10% of the selling price.  Also keep in mind if yours has any marks or scratches on the body or lenses or if it is missing any accessories, papers or box, it will be harder to sell and most likely bring less.  Just before Thanksgiving it was possible to get one brand new for $670.  Lucky for you those promotions are over.  The best new price I know of off hand is $900.</blockquote>

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