I posted a thread recently that had a good response about safely purchasing a used PVS14 over the net, as I thought I had found a legitimate seller outside of the EE, but it appears I was mistaken or perhaps he's just gotten a better offer, but either way I'm now back to square one, and considering the prospects of building a PVS-14. I'm pretty confident about being able to as it looks exceedingly simple and there looks to be a good supply of mil spec parts kits freely available. The only thing I haven't really nailed down (should I choose to go this route) is where to get a solid image intensifier tube. Do all you builders out there just get them on Ebay, or is there a more reputable source? Any advice?
I'm not convinced I will go this route but just like to understand my options. I may be losing my ability to have more or less unlimited access to night shooting land, so I am now questioning if I even will pursue NODs at all, but it'd be good to understand as much as possible in the meantime.