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Post by hornet22savage on Jun 11, 2011 11:25:32 GMT -5
Opinions on buying a refurbished scope? It's alot cheaper but do you still get the warranty of a new one? Anyone bought one from Natchez how was the expirence?
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Post by rossman40 on Jun 11, 2011 14:55:10 GMT -5
As long as you get a like new warranty it shouldn't matter. Watch though, sometimes you only get a 90 day on some Nikons.
Usually what you have is demos or "open box" which may have handling marks. These they will give you full warranty and knock 10-15% off the price.
Then you have refurbished where the scope was repaired but ether exchanged or a refund given. These will get a 90 day warranty and about 20-40% knocked off the price.
Make sure you clarify with the seller on the warranty and maybe even get it in writing or at least noted on your receipt.
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Post by hornet22savage on Jun 11, 2011 16:14:54 GMT -5
Natchez has these listed as Refurbished and if you beleive their price listing they are marked down almost 50%. However these are also on a spring closeout special, I guess they only way to know is to call them and ask. Thanks.
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Post by hornet22savage on Jun 11, 2011 18:10:38 GMT -5
Sent off an E-mail to Natchez asking about the warranty and got a response back of 90 days. Not worth it then in my opinion.
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Post by Rifleman on Jun 11, 2011 18:42:03 GMT -5
I always wondered how many bad scopes they made of a particular model so that things came to the point that it was cost effective to refurbish them and resale them. I avoid refurbished optics because if it failed once, it will probably fail again.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 20:06:37 GMT -5
I bought a refurbished Nikon Prostaff a couple years ago and it has been ok so far. It's been on a .243, about 500 shots. Saved about $70 at that time. It had a 90 day warranty also. I'm not sure that I'd do it again considering the warranty. I didn't do my home work and didn't find out about the warranty until after I got the scope.
Zen
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Post by hornet22savage on Jun 11, 2011 20:29:37 GMT -5
Thats my thoughts, If I'm going to buy somthing for $280 I had better get a good warranty and 90 days does not cut it for me. When I can buy a swift and get a lifetime warranty. Then again it is a Nikon and how often do they fail?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 22:33:27 GMT -5
This is a refurbished Nikon Omega 3-9 BDC from Natchez. 90 day warranty. Zero issues and many shots fired. Midway USA had factory 2nd Leupolds on sale two weeks ago that came with a full warranty. The Ultimate Slam muzzleloader scope was $200 I believe.  |
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Post by hornet22savage on Jun 12, 2011 17:25:25 GMT -5
Basically your saying that if its going to fail it will within the 90 day period. I might just go with it then I'm not sure. Its stil hard to swallow that if it does fail I'm out the money where as if I spend a little more and buy new its covered for life.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2011 18:52:53 GMT -5
Basicially what I am saying is mine is clear, holds zero and tracks like it should. If you go the refurb route mount it in some solid rings and bases and start shooting.
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Post by hornet22savage on Jun 12, 2011 21:08:22 GMT -5
Ok thanks, I really appreciate the input.
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