What is a fair price for a lightly used Swarovski 3-9x36 Habicht? A guy wants to trade me a gun with the scope mounted and I have little knowledge of the current value of this scope. And, is there any significant difference in the price of this scope between glossy and matte finish?

I have a Swarovski scope that I put on a favorite rifle.

I got it because I just had to have a 'Swaro'

At least you can say you paid less.

I just compared it to others and it's crosshairs turn pink from the over head florescent light.

The cross hairs on an old Redfield 2-7 don't turn pink. I put that scope on a rifle I want to sell.

The Redfield was one of the 6 extra scopes on top of the cabinet.

Comparing the 'Swaro' to my Kahles here I can see that the K's crosshairs don't turn pink like the 'Swaro's do.

But then only you and I will know the difference and the ladies will think we have 'Swaro' jewelry.

I would put a value of $450 on it if it is in really good shape.

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Originally posted by JGRaider:
I would put a value of $450 on it if it is in really good shape.

Thanks, JG, that is the kind of information I was looking for.

Anyone else have a significantly different figure in mind, lower or higher?

Check E-Bay. You can see what they are selling for. I think you will find they go for a slightly higher price.

They might go for more, but they certainly aren't worth much more than that.

If it is perfect maybe $450.

Remember you are getting the Swarovski equivalent of a Vari-X that is 15-25 years old.

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Originally posted by larrys01:
Check E-Bay. You can see what they are selling for. I think you will find they go for a slightly higher price.

I did check eBay. There are higher asking prices, but few actually sell for much higher prices. Looks like $500 is around the top; maybe a tad more if the condition is pristine. And like hunting rifles, they probably sell better in September than in March. A listing with a minimum bid of $650 that never sells tells you that figure is over the top, not at the top.

THANKS for all of the help guys. This will allow me to make a more informed offer on the trade.

They are good optics !!! Well above the Vari-x or VX IMHO. Swarovski has great customer service as well. $500 for as new in box would be a good price.

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Originally posted by leemar28:
They are good optics !!! Well above the Vari-x or VX IMHO. Swarovski has great customer service as well. $500 for as new in box would be a good price.

I agree! No way I would trade mine for any Looopold.

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Originally posted by butchlambert:

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Originally posted by leemar28:
They are good optics !!! Well above the Vari-x or VX IMHO. Swarovski has great customer service as well. $500 for as new in box would be a good price.

I agree! No way I would trade mine for any Looopold.

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