Any one purchased equipment through Opti zone

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Any one purchased equipment through Opti zone

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HI all,

Just a quick one to see if any one has imported scopes through Optic Zone in the states?

I have been coparing prices and even with 40 to 50 buck freight Im still nearly $ 100 bucks in front buying a scope through them. Localy been quoted prices betwee $650 and $590 can get the scope for them $429 USD + freight.

I know there is the whole warranty issue and possible import expoert restricions to deal with may be im not to sure.

Just thought I would ask first to see what other people have experianced.

Cheers

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Sorry, I haven't had any dealings with them.
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I have as have a few others on the forum. I can't fault the service I have received when using thrm
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I have grabbed a couple of them so far with more to come I am sure.
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Cheers fellas,

Looks like it will be the way to go then.

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Keep the total under $1K and no import duty. Be aware no warranty on some brands. Be aware also that gen 3 night vision etc cannot be exported.

I've used them a few times and can't fault the price or delivery time.

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Jon is good to deal with, bought a few scopes of him over the last few years.
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I've bought about 5 scopes through them as well as mounts, rings and a range finder. can't fault them for service and last time i ordered i had a problem with their server and didn't get insurance added. a quick email and they put it on for free.

It's the only place I'll get scopes through now. mounts and rings are heaps cheaper too. have thought of ordering a grand worth of rings and offing them on abused guns but i have little patients for business.
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Nope havent tried them yet, Im still new to this ordering stuff from overseas, just a little wary, but Im a bit of a computer/internet dinosour. When I was looking for another scope a couple of weeks ago, I did have a look on their site, but thought that the difference wasnt that great, and then a bargain came up for a Kahles slightly used and in perfect nick so I couldnt resist. Might give them a go next time and see how things work out.
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Yeah got a scope off them a while back and would be the first place I'd look if I wanted another.
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Yeah Jon is great to deal with
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Thanks guys for all the input.

What brands would have no warranty?

I'm looking at a leopold VX2. I am aware that if there is a warranty issue that it needs to go back through point of purchase not through any agent here.


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Any brand that has an Aussie distributor will be warranty void if purchased yourself from overseas.
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Not 'Warranty Void', just warranty not honoured in Australia.

You need to get it back to the USA for a warranty service. TOZ will help facilitate this if it is needed, but it will rarely be needed.

In my years of shooting I've had only one scope need warranty repair - and I've owned a fair few scopes in that time.
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I have purchased scopes, mounts and bipods from The Optic Zone with no issues, but for a Leupold VX2, I would be bargaining hard in Australia first. Andrew at Magnum Sports seems to be competing very strongly for Leupold sales at the moment, and is a good bloke to deal with.
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