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Price of Swarovski 3-9x36 Habicht?

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04 April 2016, 20:06
Stonecreek
Price of Swarovski 3-9x36 Habicht?
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?
04 April 2016, 20:18
Savage_99
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.
04 April 2016, 20:48
Savage_99
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.
04 April 2016, 21:07
Savage_99
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.
04 April 2016, 23:35
JGRaider
I would put a value of $450 on it if it is in really good shape.
05 April 2016, 00:00
Savage_99



Get the 'power' or optic that your eye likes instead of what someone else says.

When we go to the doctor they ask us what lens we like!

Do that with your optics.
06 April 2016, 05:07
Stonecreek
quote:
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?
06 April 2016, 16:58
larrys01
Check E-Bay. You can see what they are selling for. I think you will find they go for a slightly higher price.



06 April 2016, 18:24
Big Wonderful Wyoming
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.
06 April 2016, 19:31
Stonecreek
quote:
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.
07 April 2016, 15:36
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.


Hang on TITE !!
09 April 2016, 04:16
butchlambert
quote:
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.
09 April 2016, 05:10
DuggaBoye
quote:
Originally posted by butchlambert:
quote:
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.


+1

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