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Originally Posted by marki
These scopes have certainly given the high end manufacturers something to think about and most people would question if that last few % was really worth 3 times the cost.
Mark
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Not trying to derail this thread...and I too anxiously await the review as I've enjoyed reading Paul's past postings and experiences.
I'm not sure that these scopes have had a negtive impact on the high end manufacturers and would be interested to know if there is any data to support this theory.
Although I don't follow pricing closely, I am not aware of a sustained big drop in the price of "competitive" high end gear. No doubt this price point has expanded the market for folks who could not otherwise afford larger RC scopes but I don't think it has caused any to adjust their pricing. I could very easily be wrong. Having "dabbled" in the Astro equipment business in the past, I can tell you that there are not huge margins available for suppliers at any step of the chain.
By all accounts the smaller brothers of these scopes represent "good value" and seem to perform well, but I reckon people that are dead set on owning "the best" will not be seduced by these more affordable optics. I speculate that those who want to avoid any doubt as to quality will stick with the high end makers...technically this maybe expensive vanity but what is the price for "knowing" the gear is not the weak link?