SWFA business model?

[BjornF16]

Looks like they got the shipment of back orders in. Just got a call from them confirming my 3-9 order from a couple years back.

Same…backordered from September 2021

 

[MidGAHunter]

Got the call as well on my 3-9x42. Should be here next week it sounds like.

 

[BjornF16]

I’ve actually got 3 on back order within a 3 month spread…I’m hoping all three ship

Edit/Update: all 3 shipping plus my 5-20HD!
Now just waiting on my 1-6

 

[fmyth]

I just received shipping notification on my backordered 3x9 so I went online and back ordered a SWFA ultralight and they charged my CC about an hour later. I assume this one is shipping today as well.

 

[Deywalker]

They actually gave me this years Black Friday price

Well shit, I called today to cancel my oldest backorder from September 2021 so I could place a new one at the Christmas prices instead of full price for the scope + other stuff I really don't need/want anymore.

 

[Mike Islander]

They called and I'm getting mine for $419. Was originally $599.

Same. Charged my card today at the clearance price $414.58. I ordered it at $617.90 with Butler Creek lens caps.

 

[amassi]

They must have gotten a huge shipment.
Warranty replacement from 21, black Friday 3-9 both en route. 3-9 also showing in stock on their webpage

 

[Balderdash]

They must have gotten a huge shipment.
Warranty replacement from 21, black Friday 3-9 both en route. 3-9 also showing in stock on their webpage

You had a 3-9 go bad? Did they ever state what the problem was?

 

[amassi]

You had a 3-9 go bad? Did they ever state what the problem was?

Reticle rotated and sounded like a lens broke loose (something was rattling ).

 

[Balderdash]

Reticle rotated and sounded like a lens broke loose (something was rattling ).

I maybe bought it off the Sample list at some point.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Reticle rotated and sounded like a lens broke loose (something was rattling ).

Impossible, SWFA's are the most reliable optics made per this forum LOL

 

[amassi]

Impossible, SWFA's are the most reliable optics made per this forum LOL

That poor scope was absolutely abused before it pooped the bed. It lived a good life and a death well earned.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

That poor scope was absolutely abused before it pooped the bed. It lived a good life and a death well earned.

Yeah but the point is that it still failed and they do fail. I know of a lot of SWFA's that have failed. Those failures are completely ignored on here though because SWFA's are somehow the prom queen while optics with a sample size of one are poopoo'd because they failed. I just find it funny the brand loyalty is all. SWFA's are great scopes for the $$ but if you didn't know any better you'd think they could survive a direct hit from a nuke the way they're talked about here.

 

[Jakelly]

Yeah but the point is that it still failed and they do fail. I know of a lot of SWFA's that have failed. Those failures are completely ignored on here though because SWFA's are somehow the prom queen while optics with a sample size of one are poopoo'd because they failed. I just find it funny the brand loyalty is all. SWFA's are great scopes for the $$ but if you didn't know any better you'd think they could survive a direct hit from a nuke the way they're talked about here.

Yeah, I’ve had one and heard of others that had problems out of the box. However, you would think that’s an impossibility reading about the brand on forums.

 

[BjornF16]

Yeah but the point is that it still failed and they do fail. I know of a lot of SWFA's that have failed. Those failures are completely ignored on here though because SWFA's are somehow the prom queen while optics with a sample size of one are poopoo'd because they failed.

I’ve never gotten that impression. I think those that tout them say they are more reliable/durable than most scopes but are not immune to failures.

I resisted for a long time (other than the 5-20).

My wish list for improvements would include: capped, low profile windage turret, 1-6 style elevation turret, and illuminated center

 

[Jakelly]

I still tout them. I still think they’re great. They could use a reticle option with a tree. That’s all I’d add to your list.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Yeah, I’ve had one and heard of others that had problems out of the box. However, you would think that’s an impossibility reading about the brand on forums.

I've owned them since they were Tasco branded 20 years ago and will admit I've never had one fail and they have all tracked great, but I know and have seen where a lot of people have had them fail. More so the variables than the fixed but the fixed powers do fail too.

 

[Balderdash]

Yeah but the point is that it still failed and they do fail. I know of a lot of SWFA's that have failed. Those failures are completely ignored on here though because SWFA's are somehow the prom queen while optics with a sample size of one are poopoo'd because they failed. I just find it funny the brand loyalty is all. SWFA's are great scopes for the $$ but if you didn't know any better you'd think they could survive a direct hit from a nuke the way they're talked about here.

Are you implying that they won't survive a nuke hit?

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Are you implying that they won't survive a nuke hit?

I heard Japanese wizard ghosts would come down from the heavens and reassemble the dust back into an optic and there would just be a super chicken sitting in the middle of the crater.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

And just like that. BACKORDER. Great business model.