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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: MB Wilson]
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01/10/13 01:35 PM
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wp75169
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Has anyone else had terrible customer service from swfa? I have had it the last time I called and was in the store. My experience with SWFA was excellent. I went to their store in redoak and spent an hour being indecisive. They were very patient with me and I walked out with a very nice piece of glass.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: wp75169]
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01/11/13 04:07 AM
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Brother in-law
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I would go SWFA
I also like Liberty Optics sometimes.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BWH_65]
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01/11/13 04:09 AM
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BMD
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Last edited by BMD; 01/11/13 04:10 AM.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BMD]
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01/11/13 02:17 PM
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GLC
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: horn section]
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01/13/13 01:38 PM
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kmon11
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looking to buy either steiner predator pro 8x30 or vortex diamondback 10x42. also looking for a Nikon buckmaster 3x9 40 bdc. Have a set of Steiner Predators, let me know if interested
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: kmon11]
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01/15/13 09:16 PM
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centurion2000
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Had a lot of good luck with Optics Planet, but I'm going to have to check out SWFA.
"No, I don't know everything. I am damn good with Google though" "Never get into a gunfight with a buffalo hunter. There's no such thing as cover"
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: centurion2000]
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01/16/13 05:27 AM
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Yellowhammer
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The Optics Zone is a great place. I have bought from them recently. Excellent customer service. http://theopticzone.com/I have also heard good things about Camera Land.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: Yellowhammer]
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01/17/13 04:08 AM
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AlaskaCub
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I have probably spent close to 6 or 8 thousand dollars with Doug at Cameraland over the years and have had several buddies spend the same or more. EVERY single transaction was better than is to be expected. Even when I didnt like what I got ,no questions asked he exchanged it or refunded my money. No tax, best prices anywhere, no shipping and he always throws in goodies, not to mention getting gifts from him at the holidays. I have looked at SWFA a few times and their prices were never as good as Cameralands but it is interesting what you guys are saying regarding them price matching and making the extra tax cost a non issue. Cameraland
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: AlaskaCub]
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01/17/13 11:28 AM
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Chuck McDonald
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Only problem is Dougs business is in New York and as I have said for years if your a gun owner you should boycott buying anything in that state. Especially with the new laws enacted up there this week. Doug's income taxes is helping fund that Anti-Gun state.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: Chuck McDonald]
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01/17/13 04:01 PM
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mustafa
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Ive bought several scopes from doug. Just did my first purchase with SWFA. They saved me about $700 on the scope i wanted to buy.
Team Barbacoa Pro Staff. Dallas Safari Club Life Member
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BWH_65]
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01/21/13 05:08 PM
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BMD
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Silver Spoon
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Anyone have a phone number number for Skylar?
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BMD]
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01/21/13 05:25 PM
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BMD
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Never mind found it, do they always leave you on hold forever or does he have direct line
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BMD]
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01/21/13 05:33 PM
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Chuck McDonald
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I have never had a problem reaching him, just call the main number and ask for him. I think he most likely knows your calling and is just avoiding you.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: Chuck McDonald]
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01/21/13 05:37 PM
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BMD
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Maybe I held for 15 mins and gave up I had friend wanting to buy a scope and cameralandny didn't have they did, thought it was good opportunity to see what all you guys like so much.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BMD]
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01/21/13 05:38 PM
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BMD
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How would he know it is me? Not like I called and said this BMD. :smh:
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BMD]
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01/21/13 05:40 PM
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BMD
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He just went ahead ordered online without talking to them.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BWH_65]
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01/21/13 07:06 PM
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Nitro27
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SWFA. Hands Down .Never done business with Sklyar. But have received great customer service from everyone at SWFA.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BWH_65]
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01/31/13 10:54 PM
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rentalrdo
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cameralandny.com swfa.com
These are the 2 best hand down.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: rentalrdo]
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02/01/13 03:40 AM
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Cannon
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Have heard great things about SWFA, but just had a great experience with Camera Land, because they had some SHOT show demos at prices no one else can touch.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: BWH_65]
#4067711
02/20/13 03:06 AM
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rmac10
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: Nitro27]
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02/20/13 03:43 AM
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J.G.
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SWFA. Hands Down .Never done business with Sklyar. But have received great customer service from everyone at SWFA. SWFA and Sklyar is dang good! Talked to him today, they're swamped but still take care of customers as fast and best they can.
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: J.G.]
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02/20/13 04:51 AM
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kmon11
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Have had good service and prices on a few from Bearbasin.com
When looking for optics will look to SWFA then BearBasin plus some others including Cameraland
Last edited by kmon1; 02/20/13 04:53 AM.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: kmon11]
#4068573
02/20/13 03:04 PM
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mustafa
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I am about to have to send back some tally qd rings to swfa. They sent me the wrong rings the first time. Sent those back. They sent me the wrong rings the second about to send those back. Hope the third time is the charm.
Team Barbacoa Pro Staff. Dallas Safari Club Life Member
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: mustafa]
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02/20/13 03:54 PM
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Chuck McDonald
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Are you dealing with Skylar, or just whoever you can get on the phone mustafa?
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Re: best place to buy optics
[Re: Chuck McDonald]
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02/20/13 10:45 PM
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mustafa
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I ordered the first time from skyler. Had to talk to some lady who did returns when they sent me the wrong wrings the first time. I sent those rings back, and they sent me the wrong rings again. Took several weeks for them to send me the wrong rings the second time. Just ended up ordering qd rings from a different company this time around. Either way I wouldnt have any problems buying from them again, as long as their price was the lowest.
Team Barbacoa Pro Staff. Dallas Safari Club Life Member
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