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Classifieds. A couple years ago there was a pair of Minox HG 10x43 BR on here for $600. Half price for some outstanding glass. When looking a new $500 glass its hard to see where it wont be/need to be replaced in 5 to 10 years so why not buy used.
500 Zeiss terra binos in 10x42
in the old days Id spend 50 on a pair of bushnells and use the rest for beer. Nowadays id save 500 from this year and add it to the 1500 from the tax return next year and go Swaro
Bino's only, 10x42, used or closeout. Cabelas often times has some good stuff in the bargain cave.
Know anyone with an experticity account? Vortex is around 40% off on there if you can wait.
I would look into Zenray Prime HD Binos. IIRC they are in that cost neighborhood. I've got some ZR2s and they are fantastic for the money. Much better than the Nikon Monarchs I had that were much more expensive.