Why do peoply buy $2500 binoculars ? (1 Viewer)

[WJC]

There has been a couple of posts about Leupold discontinuing the Yosemite binocular line.

That is not true, they added the 10x30 this past year to go along with the 6x30 and 8x30.
I just spoke to a representative from Leupold to confirm.

I own the 6x30, and have a couple more for my grandkids when they are old enough.
They are a nice binocular in this price range.

Jerry

I Jerry:

I've never ordered any; I was just passing on what I have heard, and heard, and heard. If a good bino is still available, hurrah!

Bill

 

[ceasar]

There has been a couple of posts about Leupold discontinuing the Yosemite binocular line.

That is not true, they added the 10x30 this past year to go along with the 6x30 and 8x30.
I just spoke to a representative from Leupold to confirm.

I own the 6x30, and have a couple more for my grandkids when they are old enough.
They are a nice binocular in this price range.

Jerry

Leupold has marketing and communications problems Jerry.

For some reason or other Eagle Optics doesn't list Leupold anymore. That's where I bought the Yosemite I liked so well and where I also bought a 7x42 BX2 Cascade which I like very much. The Leupold website doesn't have it listed anymore but still shows the 8x and 10x version.

There are 7,8 and 10x42 Hawthornes listed on the Leupold website but Camera Land does not list any Hawthornes at all.

Camera Land has the BX-1 Yosemite as a special order item and the "natural" colored models are on delayed delivery. Other models seem to be in stock.

I looked at Leupold's website and found nothing about purchasing them directly from Leupold.

They list many sporting goods dealers who carry their products throughout PA but the 4 or 5 of them near me don't carry very many binoculars at all, if any. I could call Dick's to find out if they have them. The nearest big dealer, Cabelas is 48 miles away and I would have to call them to find out if they stock them. I can get the 8x and 10x through the Cabelas web site: no 6x.

As I noted earlier, the current Yosemite is much different in appearance than the original version which I thought was quite unique and innovative.

Bob

 

[Hermann]

Herman, Porros are less affected than Porros ?:king:

Porros are less affected than ROOFS.

Sorry about that. I'm going to edit my post.

Hermann

 

[NDhunter]

Bob:

Eagle optics is a good retailer, but they concentrate on their brands from Vortex and Eagle Optics.
That is their ownership umbrella.

That is why Nikon dropped them, and Leupold is mostly a hunting products seller.

Cameraland just took on Leupold recently, and some sellers only stock the fast movers.

Jerry

 

[bh46118]

Not trying to nitpick, just jerkin your chain.:-O

Porros are less affected than ROOFS.

Sorry about that. I'm going to edit my post.

Hermann

 

[ceasar]

Bob:

Eagle optics is a good retailer, but they concentrate on their brands from Vortex and Eagle Optics.
That is their ownership umbrella.

That is why Nikon dropped them, and Leupold is mostly a hunting products seller.

Cameraland just took on Leupold recently, and some sellers only stock the fast movers.

Jerry

Well,

Their binoculars have always been a good product and it would be nice if one could find a big internet dealer who carried most of them or even if you could contact the company and buy them there. Nikon is doing that now on their website They even note if the binocular you are interested in is back ordered.

Bob

 

[perterra]

Leupold has marketing and communications problems Jerry.

For some reason or other Eagle Optics doesn't list Leupold anymore. That's where I bought the Yosemite I liked so well and where I also bought a 7x42 BX2 Cascade which I like very much. The Leupold website doesn't have it listed anymore but still shows the 8x and 10x version.

There are 7,8 and 10x42 Hawthornes listed on the Leupold website but Camera Land does not list any Hawthornes at all.

Camera Land has the BX-1 Yosemite as a special order item and the "natural" colored models are on delayed delivery. Other models seem to be in stock.

I looked at Leupold's website and found nothing about purchasing them directly from Leupold.

They list many sporting goods dealers who carry their products throughout PA but the 4 or 5 of them near me don't carry very many binoculars at all, if any. I could call Dick's to find out if they have them. The nearest big dealer, Cabelas is 48 miles away and I would have to call them to find out if they stock them. I can get the 8x and 10x through the Cabelas web site: no 6x.

As I noted earlier, the current Yosemite is much different in appearance than the original version which I thought was quite unique and innovative.

Bob

They are listed under hunting binoculars, B&H also shows them as available.

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-6x30mm/

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/982849-REG/leupold_67715_6x30_bx_1_yosemite_binocular.html

I cant tell much difference between early versions and the later ones in 6X

 

[leedr]

Toyota vs. Lexas it all in the ride-quality- warranty- light gathering quality of the optics. Would you want to inherit a 300.00 pair or a 2,500 dollar pair. When your dead the kids just spend it anyway. Try getting into buying a horse 2,500 is nothing not to mention 450/mo board plus lessons. This is a noble hobby which one can get into for next to nothing or have the top of the line equipment (which lasts or warrantied forever) and most likely never be much cheaper both quality and material wise. Yes we can have a few hundred in good glass, Im sure there are plenty that would say "holy smokes you paid how much for those" its relative to any hobby buy the way how much do you have in your camera equipment? Its all fun, next time you see someone using a pair ask to try them out ride the wave for a minute. dont be surprised if you dont find yourself leafing thu one of there catologs.....heh. Lets go birding.

 

[NDhunter]

Toyota vs. Lexas it all in the ride-quality- warranty- light gathering quality of the optics. Would you want to inherit a 300.00 pair or a 2,500 dollar pair. When your dead the kids just spend it anyway. Try getting into buying a horse 2,500 is nothing not to mention 450/mo board plus lessons. This is a noble hobby which one can get into for next to nothing or have the top of the line equipment (which lasts or warrantied forever) and most likely never be much cheaper both quality and material wise. Yes we can have a few hundred in good glass, Im sure there are plenty that would say "holy smokes you paid how much for those" its relative to any hobby buy the way how much do you have in your camera equipment? Its all fun, next time you see someone using a pair ask to try them out ride the wave for a minute. dont be surprised if you dont find yourself leafing thu one of there catologs.....heh. Lets go birding.

Welcome to Birdforum, your first post so you made some effort.

I fully agree with spending the money for quality optics. But your
mention about passing it down to the kids and thinking they would
recognize anything about quality is off base.

Unless you spend time with those you mention and showing them the difference, any quality differences will not be appreciated.

Jerry

 

[perterra]

Welcome to Birdforum, your first post so you made some effort.

I fully agree with spending the money for quality optics. But your
mention about passing it down to the kids and thinking they would
recognize anything about quality is off base.

Unless you spend time with those you mention and showing them the difference, any quality differences will not be appreciated.

Jerry

From what I have seen it would be on ebay before the funeral service is even held.

 

[WJC]

Bob:

Eagle optics is a good retailer, but they concentrate on their brands from Vortex and Eagle Optics.
That is their ownership umbrella.

That is why Nikon dropped them, and Leupold is mostly a hunting products seller.

Cameraland just took on Leupold recently, and some sellers only stock the fast movers.

Jerry

Hi Jerry:

That’s another issue I perhaps should have mentioned in my post #76—the dealer/vendor agreements. I opened up Tele Vue in Western Washington, had THOUSANDS of dollars of inventory, ALL of Al’s telescopes, and more of his EP’s in stock than any dealer north of Los Angeles. Even after a visit, and seeing his stuff prominently displayed, he said I had to buy more to remain a dealer. First, I told him that the economy was in the sewer, and that I couldn’t force people to buy Tele Vue stuff. I had ALWAYS promoted Tele Vue as top drawer. But, when he reached the point of being ungrateful and out of line, I had to tell him to have a nice day, and start concentrating on the stuff that was more popular . . . and affordable. Thus, I chose to lose a great line rather than be driven like a rat. I always felt SOME money was better than NO money. Apparently, he didn't agree. But then, others showed up on the scene with shallower experience but deeper pockets. That obviously matched what he was looking for.

Bill

 

[NDhunter]

From what I have seen it would be on ebay before the funeral service is even held.

I agree, the question may be is there any difference between a
Barska and a Leica ?

Jerry

 

[leedr]

Jerry your right in that Iv'e been to many estate sales and watched valuable possessions go for dime on the dollar. That being said you wont see a rolex or other top end brands go for too cheap. A good birding vacation could be had. Im watching for the big programmable Celestron telescope for cheep. I my point was 2,500 is alot but in the big picture one could have the best for same price as a weekend in Vegas, with a lifetime of use...

 

[bh46118]

I don't have any kids, so I'll be the only one left. Should I have the SV's placed in the casket with me ?:gn::king:

From what I have seen it would be on ebay before the funeral service is even held.

 

[bh46118]

Or three monthly premiums to Anthem Blue Cross.:eek!:

Jerry your right in that Iv'e been to many estate sales and watched valuable possessions go for dime on the dollar. That being said you wont see a rolex or other top end brands go for too cheap. A good birding vacation could be had. Im watching for the big programmable Celestron telescope for cheep. I my point was 2,500 is alot but in the big picture one could have the best for same price as a weekend in Vegas, with a lifetime of use...

 

[ceasar]

They are listed under hunting binoculars, B&H also shows them as available.

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-6x30mm/

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/982849-REG/leupold_67715_6x30_bx_1_yosemite_binocular.html

I cant tell much difference between early versions and the later ones in 6X

Thanks but I've been through both.

The binoculars shown in the PDF of the Leupold catalog don't match all the binoculars shown on their website. The catalog PDF doesn't show the Hawthornes I'm interested in, which are shown on their website, and its small print on their specifications is impossible to read which seems to me to be even more proof of Leupolds inability to communicate; at least in the matter of their binoculars where specs are important. And the B&H website is no paragon of efficiency either.

I've come to the conclusion that Leupold's binoculars aren't worth the bother any more unless I can see them in person somewhere first.

On the matter of the earliest version of the Yosemites which you brought up, they had a smooth, solid, rubberlike covering over the entire prism housing and objective tubes with no printing or badges on them and they came in 3 different colors.

Bob

 

[ceasar]

Hi Jerry:

That’s another issue I perhaps should have mentioned in my post #76—the dealer/vendor agreements. I opened up Tele Vue in Western Washington, had THOUSANDS of dollars of inventory, ALL of Al’s telescopes, and more of his EP’s in stock than any dealer north of Los Angeles. Even after a visit, and seeing his stuff prominently displayed, he said I had to buy more to remain a dealer. First, I told him that the economy was in the sewer, and that I couldn’t force people to buy Tele Vue stuff. I had ALWAYS promoted Tele Vue as top drawer. But, when he reached the point of being ungrateful and out of line, I had to tell him to have a nice day, and start concentrating on the stuff that was more popular . . . and affordable. Thus, I chose to lose a great line rather than be driven like a rat. I always felt SOME money was better than NO money. Apparently, he didn't agree. But then, others showed up on the scene with shallower experience but deeper pockets. That obviously matched what he was looking for.

Bill

That and the fact that one of the biggest mail order dealers in the USA is less than 50 miles from his headquarters and can drive there to pick up equipment.

Bob

 

[perterra]

Jerry your right in that Iv'e been to many estate sales and watched valuable possessions go for dime on the dollar. That being said you wont see a rolex or other top end brands go for too cheap. A good birding vacation could be had. Im watching for the big programmable Celestron telescope for cheep. I my point was 2,500 is alot but in the big picture one could have the best for same price as a weekend in Vegas, with a lifetime of use...

Or a weekend in Vegas that will last a lifetime. All in your priorities.


If my life revolved around birds and glass, maybe, but theres a million other things more to my liking to spend money on.

 

[WJC]

That and the fact that one of the biggest mail order dealers in the USA is less than 50 miles from his headquarters and can drive there to pick up equipment.

Bob

Yeah, but I can't say all I know about that; I'm just grateful for their face to face service that caused me to have so many new and loyal customers.

Bill

 

[perterra]

I don't have any kids, so I'll be the only one left. Should I have the SV's placed in the casket with me ?:gn::king:

Nah, you will have moved on to the next new bestest by then. 3