Any one purchased equipment through Opti zone

Flip · Post by **Flip** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:49 am

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

flip

The Raven · Post by **The Raven** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:58 am

Sorry, I haven't had any dealings with them.

Post by **GriMo** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:12 pm

I have as have a few others on the forum. I can't fault the service I have received when using thrm

Post by **MISSED** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:31 pm

I have grabbed a couple of them so far with more to come I am sure.

Flip · Post by **Flip** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:37 pm

Cheers fellas,

Looks like it will be the way to go then.

Flip

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:11 pm

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.

Chappo555

Seddo · Post by **Seddo** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:52 pm

Jon is good to deal with, bought a few scopes of him over the last few years.

andrewk · Post by **andrewk** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:49 pm

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.

Camel · Post by **Camel** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:34 pm

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.

fenring · Post by **fenring** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:58 pm

Yeah got a scope off them a while back and would be the first place I'd look if I wanted another.

V|PeR · Post by **V|PeR** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:26 pm

Yeah Jon is great to deal with

Flip · Post by **Flip** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:59 pm

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.

Cheers again

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:46 pm

Any brand that has an Aussie distributor will be warranty void if purchased yourself from overseas.

adamjp · Post by **adamjp** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:54 pm

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.

JasonF · Post by **JasonF** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:05 pm

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.

AusVarmint