WTS : 9x-27x 50mm Tasco Futura LE Binoculars

simranjits · Post by **simranjits** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:58 pm

I'm selling this Tasco FuturaLE Bino which i got several years ago , rarely used it. Now i wish to get a decent telescope so selling this off. If anyone has a telescope they are willing to trade for this i'm open to negotiation.

Magnification : 9x-27x [ Zoom feature allows u to adjust magnification]
More info available at http://www.eyeglass.com/9x27x50mmzoom.html

Indicative Price : $ 450 or similar value telescope kit.

Post by **acc** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:00 pm

Hi
Do you have prove that you paid $450 for this bino? I am afraid that from the looks of it, the bino is only worth S$50 or less. This thread has been locked unless seller can submit proof via PM.

Buyers be warned.

rgds
Chee Chien

Post by **acc** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:47 pm

The buyer is adamant that he paid about $450 for the featured bino. However , I am pretty sure that he has been ripped off, and that the bino is worth a fraction of this price (at least when used for astronomical purposes). If anyone can show otherwise, please post the relevant information here. Thanks.

simranjits · Post by **simranjits** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:01 pm

Thanks for unlocking the thread , anyways this is another site showing the bino , this futuraLE line has been discontinued by Tasco , so u won't find it on thier site.

http://www.ducalcorp.com/singles/p1492750.htm

wucheeyiun · Post by **wucheeyiun** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:16 pm

thanks cc for the price policing....

Post by **acc** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:37 pm

wucheeyiun wrote:thanks cc for the price policing....

Thanks for the understanding.

Didn't want to sound harsh to a new member (maybe I could have phrased my post more gently; I am sorry if I caused any offense) but I just felt the price is a bit too out of line...

simranjits · Post by **simranjits** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:46 pm

Btw i bought from SNG Arms , not the best store to buy binoculars , but the price is about there, bought for abt $700 but i checked the price online at that time when this FuturaLE line was in stock and it was correct.

Sorry for the confusion, but i'm not trying to pull a fast one here , i'm willing to accept lower quotes.

simranjits · Post by **simranjits** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:56 am

Found the original Site using internet archive from tasco website

http://web.archive.org/web/200206140102 ... BINOCULARS

31-92725-1

Magnification:
9x - 27x

Objective Lens Diameter:
25mm

Prism type:
Porro

Field of view:
186 ft / 62m

Exit Pupil Diameter:
2.8mm

Lens Coating:
Fully/multi-coated

Focus Type:
Center

Weight:
9.3 oz.

It is additionally Rubicon Coated , which is a coating proprietary to Tasco which is now owned by Bushnell.

alvinsclee · Post by **alvinsclee** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:35 pm

acc wrote:
wucheeyiun wrote:thanks cc for the price policing....
Thanks for the understanding. Didn't want to sound harsh to a new member (maybe I could have phrased my post more gently; I am sorry if I caused any offense) but I just felt the price is a bit too out of line...

The more experienced among us know what NOT to buy for our hobby... but it's good for beginners to know what they will be paying for too.

The wise advice urging beginners to join a local astronomy group before committing any purchase is time-tested. I'm glad I joined Singastro before buying my 1st telescope. I was lucky to have bought 2 acceptable-quality binos (below SGD200 each) because I was with birding and nature groups. These 2 binos have served me well in astronomy obs.

river · Post by **river** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:30 pm

sorry to hear that...

Beware of some common trick some vendor. Sometime, a vendor will set the price for some item way too high for a reason.... it can be they don have stock, they don want to deal with some party or use as comparison (eg. 3 quote for gov purchases). You will pay extra money for same item if you are careless.

so... one must compare a few major websites or source before order any astro equipment. Singastro "Buy and Sell" is a safe site, but don use the price in Singastro as guide line. Most people here give crazy discount when selling stuff.