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Posted: 7/21/2014 6:43:48 PM EDT
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ive been lurking in this forum on and off for quite some time...is there anyway to get into this and not drop 3-4k and get something descent for 1000-1500? There are. Right now in the EE a member is selling a PVS-14 / MX10160 combination (Gen 3, very good quality) for $1600 OBO. I'm betting the "OBO" part will bring it within your price range. Also, eBay is a treasure trove for used NV gear. Just be aware the true "AN/PVS-14" units can be stolen US .Gov property, so you might want to stay away from those. However, I've seen Envis and PVS-14's with very high performance go for $800-1200 with great frequency. Just use common sense and only buy from reputable seller with ACTUAL photos including some THROUGH the tube. |
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Posted: 7/21/2014 8:34:40 PM EDT
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TNVC sell a couple items in that price range that are pretty good.
M485 red dot TNV/PVS-4 Or like mentioned, you can look for deals on used PVS-14. |
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Posted: 7/22/2014 3:35:51 AM EDT
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Like dvp18 said, take a look at these.
M485 red dot TNV/PVS-4 They are great systems. I will add, be careful when buying used night vision and really do your homework to ensure you are getting a quality system, that isn't going to be a paperweight when you receive it. |
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Posted: 7/22/2014 5:38:12 AM EDT
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Like dvp18 said, take a look at these. M485 red dot TNV/PVS-4 They are great systems. I will add, be careful when buying used night vision and really do your homework to ensure you are getting a quality system, that isn't going to be a paperweight when you receive it. I keep forgetting that TNVC actually has some stuff now that we mere mortals can actually afford. 
I would consider this Option #1, since Gen 2 SHP can be just as good as the older Gen3 stuff you'll find on eBay, and with TNVC you'll never have to worry about getting a POS Paperweight. |
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Posted: 7/22/2014 7:32:17 PM EDT
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Good point. Buying anything used has inherent risks, but when you're spending thousands of dollars it's a new level of risk. I would probably be too scared to buy used NV unless I knew the seller.
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Posted: 7/24/2014 7:54:39 PM EDT
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I built my first NV monocular as a Envis/Micro hybrid for $1300. The tube was from 1992 and offered amazing performance! I took a gamble, and won, but that's not always the case. I'd be extremely cautious on Ebay, and would only buy from a good standing member here. There are also a few members here (HINT, they often post in the NV section) that I'd buy a unit from with little to no questions asked, because I know they'd sell it for what its honestly worth.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 2:05:31 AM EDT
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Buying blemished stuff at a discount is an option too. I bought an beater PVS-14 this way for $1k and it was well worth it.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 4:05:18 PM EDT
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Bushman, off topic, but that drawing in your avatar had to have come from one of your daughters, right?
I spewed a bit of beer when I took a close look at it, ha ha ha! |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 6:05:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bushman, off topic, but that drawing in your avatar had to have come from one of your daughters, right? I spewed a bit of beer when I took a close look at it, ha ha ha! HELLO KITTY IS NEVER OFF TOPIC!  |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 7:22:57 PM EDT
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Priceless right there!
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