[TN-Bird] Re: Nikon binos:
- From: "Bates E." <wgpu239@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: cmmbirds@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 04:52:23 -0400
All,
The Bass Pro Shops in Sevierville has a huge selection of binoculars that
you can handle and try out. They run from the more pedestrian models up to
the top end (Swarovskis, Zeiss, etc.).
Also, it's well worth the trip out there just to see the store.
Bates Estabrooks
Andersonville
Anderson County
On 5/1/06, Charlie <cmmbirds@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Bert, and others
>
> I'd still HIGHLY recommend trying them out before buying. I know
> folks who have been very unhappy with *good* binoculars. I own a
> pair of bins that I bought for half their retail value because a man
> got them on recommendation, and they gave him headaches. They are
> fine for me.
>
> My wife and I do not like to use each other's binoculars, even though
> we're both happy with our own.
>
> Mail order or internet are good ways to save money, but it might be a
> hassle, too.
>
> I really wish there was a place in the Knoxville area that had
> knowledgeable staff and a good selection of optics. We prefer to buy
> locally when possible, but have not been able to.
>
> Charlie
>
> --- Bert Harris <harrijb0@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > TN Birders,
> >
> > I received exculsively positive reports on the Nikon ATB
> > binoculars.
> >
> > Thanks very much for your help!
> >
> > -Bert, Sewanee
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