There is a cosmetic mark on the front of the binos. It has in no way effected the function of the binos. I know what I paid for them new and feel that they are priced at/below market value. The quoted price $1,350.00 does not include any PayPal service fees. FYI I am not a robot;) . PMs answered...
8x32 EL Swarovision binoculars. $1,350.00USD. Price includes shipping and insurance lower 48. Funds sent PayPal F & F. Factory box and accessories included. Purchased summer 2018. I am the original owner.
If you are rifle hunting it sounds you pretty much where you need to be physical. Bow hunting you will cover 5x the ground. A lot of the times the same ground. The hunt duration will be longer. Make friends with a 8 plus floor stairwell a couple times a week with pack and boots. Max incline...
My guess at this rate they will bleed the additional grand out of you next fall. It should not be you job to forecast their business expenses. Would they understand it you emailed them and said "Hey I will be running low on money in a few years how about a $1,500 decrease on your services?"
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I did this hunt and had similar experience. Sheep sightings where down compared to previous trips. Predator wise I saw a wolverine the size of a small grizzly! A black bear and a wolf. I got within bow range twice on a legal ram. Between hunters and tourist I think the sheep go into hiding...
I am in the process of planning a guided archery dall sheep hunt in Alaska. I just ran across this thread; a lot of good info btw. Do you guys bring a backup firearm with you for bears? I trying to keep my back at a reasonably weight. Thanks