why not to buy a used scope w/o a lifetime transferable warranty

[cruft]

1) I'm 65 and have NEVER had a mechanical device that did not need repairs. NEVER. the reason is the second law of thermodynamics; systems run down, they break 2) labor ands parts are expensive. furthermore quality labor is even rarer and more expensive 3) the price of repairing the INEVITABLE repair, the first not the last, will exceed any money saved purchasing used. this holds reguardless if the scope is a tasco or a S&B. and that's just the first time (see #1). 4) where do you think will be your place in line when the inevitable occurs and you call the dealer, you didn't buy from, and beg for customer service. you're not his frickin customer! so then just check what % or $ difference between the scope of your dreams is in the classifieds. that savings has the life expectancy of the moring mist. and please no; "I picked up a NF in the box at a garage sale for $15." that's the exception not the rule.

 

[Kenny474]

I have a $250 reminder sitting in my closet, which was junk when it arrived at my door.
Good post though, makes perfect sense.

 

[watercam]

Leupold scopes - no BS lifetime warranty on every scope they build regardless of how you came into possession. Even when I offer to pay for a repair (which has been very rare) they fix it free. I own one Nikon Monarch, two Burris' Fullfields, and thirteen Leupolds of varies models. 'nuf said.
Mike T.

 

[snoog37]

But if you only buy leupolds you'll never know what its like to look thru really good glass. Great warranty w mediocre optics that are overpriced IMHO.

 

[EdwinD]

snoog37,

what would you recommend?

 

[snoog37]

S&B, Swarovski, March (if you're competing), Zeiss D's are or have all been in the stable at one point (tried a Leica for a while too), so I can speak to all of those names as it pertains to great glass. A littany of other brands as well, but the good stuff spoils ya. Since you asked.