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Offline two slow

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« on: August 18, 2005, 12:34:45 PM »
How do you figure out what a used scope is worth? I have a couple burris pistol scopes I'm thinking about selling. One is a 2x7 and one is 3x12.
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2005, 01:09:49 PM »
The condition is a big part. If they look well used but optically good, about 1/2 of what you paid or a little less. If in very good to new condition about 65% to 70% of new price and you pay shipping. JMHO.  :D
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2005, 01:29:13 PM »
Thanks.
To lose 30%, for a two week old scope, isn't very good. I think I'll keep  hold of them for now.
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2005, 03:45:52 PM »
If only two weeks old and IF they look like new with no scratches or ring marks you might find someone willing to give as much as 75% to 80% of The Optic Zone's new price.

Or you can put them on ebay and might find a fool who will pay you 150% of The Optic Zone's price. Yeah it happens.
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2005, 07:17:01 PM »
I vote for E-Bay...There's plenty of suckers out there just waiting to give you what you are asking...Plus, some bidders do not do their homework when it comes to prices...Give it a shot.
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