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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
But, it is all a trade-off, price vs quality. To get high quality optics and high quality construction cost much more. You simply cannot get both these attributes in a cheap pair of binoculars.
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But you CAN get reasonable optical quality and "OK" build quality for MUCH less than the price of premium equipment, and that's a perfectly acceptable compromise in my book! It means that the joys of astronomy have been opened up for me and many others in ways unimaginable just a few years ago.
Sure, premium Optics are a joy to own, if you can afford them, but I believe most users can get at least 80% of the pleasure for 20% of the price. If you look after them, they will continue to give pleasure for many years. If you drop them, you can buy another pair and still be well in front. If you decide that you want to move up to premium Optics, give the cheaper pair to a child, and give them the gift of the love of astronomy for life.