azsugarbear Report post Posted March 1, 2014 ** SPF ** to Rharris on CWT. Thanks to all. The best piece of advice I ever got in hunting optics was: “You get what you pay for”. The worst piece of advice I ever got in hunting optics was: “Buy as much optic as you can afford”. I believed the first, but followed the second. The result was ownership of several different pairs of binos over the years. Taking a loss each time I upgraded, but never really knowing what I was missing out on. About eight years ago, I finally bought this pair of used Swaro 10x42 WB SLC’s . The first time I took them out scouting, I remember thinking: “man, I should have bought these years ago”. All that time and money wasted on inferior optics thinking they would get me by until I could afford something better. Do yourself a favor – buy the best. If you can’t afford it yet, then don’t compromise. Save your money until you can step up to something worth having. There are lots of good optics out there and looking through glass can be very subjective. And yet, there is a general consensus that when it comes to binos, Swarovski and Leica are at the top of the heap. The Victory line of Zeiss could also be included as well. Well, here is your chance to step up to a great piece of glass. This is a pair of Swarovski 10x42 WB SLC’s. I have used these for the past eight years. About four years ago, they were completely reconditioned by Swarovski. You get everything you see in the pictures: The binos, orig. shoulder carry strap, the orig. case, Swaro literature and pin, and the box. The binos are in excellent shape, with the exception of one small (about 3% of area) rub mark on the finish of the objective lens in the right barrel. I didn’t even notice it until I started to clean them up. You can’t detect it when looking through the binos, but I felt it was worth mentioning. I tried to show this in one of the pictures. Body is in excellent shape with no rips, tears, etc. in armor. I will also throw in my Butler Creek bino harness as well. Binos are priced at $850. Reason for selling: Bought a pair of 10x42 EL Swarovision last week. If interested, call or text:602-361-7191. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muddy Report post Posted March 1, 2014 If I didn't already have a pair of ELs I'd pounce. Great glass awesome price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Real nice price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azsugarbear Report post Posted March 6, 2014 First and last bump. Still available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rageinthesage Report post Posted March 6, 2014 Wish I had the munny... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azsugarbear Report post Posted March 11, 2014 A couple of members have sent in PM's expressing concern about the rub mark. First of all, it is so small that you cannot notice it when looking through the bino's. It is cosmetic only. Secondly, if it really bugs you, the Outdoorsman on Cave Creek Road can get the one lens re-coated for $75 or both for $150, plus shipping. I could get this done myself, but I didn't feel the value was there for me. I'm more about function than looks - and yes, my camo doesn't match either. :-) I've never seen a used pair of these go for less than $850, but given the rub mark - I am willing to take a little less than the $850 asking. If you want them fully reconditioned, it can be done. But you better plan on spending $950 to $1,000 for fully reconditioned pair with the newer lens coating that were never offered on the original SLC's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Great price on a great pair of swarovski. I've owned a pair of these and I loved them. $850....... great deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1shot Report post Posted March 13, 2014 A couple of members have sent in PM's expressing concern about the rub mark. First of all, it is so small that you cannot notice it when looking through the bino's. It is cosmetic only. Secondly, if it really bugs you, the Outdoorsman on Cave Creek Road can get the one lens re-coated for $75 or both for $150, plus shipping. I could get this done myself, but I didn't feel the value was there for me. I'm more about function than looks - and yes, my camo doesn't match either. :-) I've never seen a used pair of these go for less than $850, but given the rub mark - I am willing to take a little less than the $850 asking. If you want them fully reconditioned, it can be done. But you better plan on spending $950 to $1,000 for fully reconditioned pair with the newer lens coating that were never offered on the original SLC's. i had a pair of those with the same blemish on the lense and you can not see it when glassing. It is cosmetic only. That is a great price. I sold mine on here a few months ago and got $950 for them. Good luck with the sale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azsugarbear Report post Posted March 14, 2014 They're gone. Sold to Rharris on CWT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
