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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chartwell99" data-source="post: 3279035" data-attributes="member: 5367"><p>It has actually given me something to think about. But, here's a real world caution: Steve's evaluation of the B2 is compelling and based on his reviews I decided to sell one or both of my identical Brunton Epoch 8.5 x 43 binoculars (yep two - one was a replacement by Brunton for a damaged by me 7.5 x 43 Epoch) to fund the purchase of the Maven B2. The Epoch is actually a superb binocular with (for me) just a tad too much eye relief, but I suspect it is the predecessor of the Maven B1. The results of my sales efforts: absolutely zero interest, even at the $450 mark. As good as the Maven B2 may be, I have a feeling that resale down the road of the B2 would yield the same results. I'm still tempted, but my Epoch experience is sobering nonetheless.</p></blockquote><p></p>