Bino harness should be under $100. Change my mind.

[Marbles]

It is pretty hilarious how people peg to a dollar number without anything to compare it to. In 1950 an E1 made $80.00 a month and a Ford F1 (precursor to the F150) cost $1,287.00 or 16 months pay. As of right now an E1 makes $1,918.00 a month and a base F150 costs $34,585.00 or 18 months pay. Considering how much more one gets in a base F150 compared to an F1 that is practically no change in purchasing power.

Don't peg a dollar amount, rather peg to how long you would have to work to earn an item. I think less than a days wages is reasonable for a bino harness. It is also fare for the person who makes it to be able to pay for one on less than a days wages.

Too many people want today's wages and yesterday's price.

 

[Drenalin]

No such thing as a perfect bino harness. Bigfoot told me so.
My current one is made from two different harnesses cut and sewed together with a homemade bungee latch made from a bootlace hook. Two years and haven’t found one I like better at any cost.

I’d love to see a photo of what you came up with for this. My bino harness is an FHF with the Rick Young bungee instead of the factory straps.

 

[Drenalin]

Lots of bino harnesses available under $100, some new (Rick Young, Alps, Bino Bro) and many others used (FHF and AGC pretty regularly). Decide what features you want and what you’re willing to pay, then shop patiently.

 

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[Rock-o]

Buy used?

 

[Rob5589]

It is pretty hilarious how people peg to a dollar number without anything to compare it to. In 1950 an E1 made $80.00 a month and a Ford F1 (precursor to the F150) cost $1,287.00 or 16 months pay. As of right now an E1 makes $1,918.00 a month and a base F150 costs $34,585.00 or 18 months pay. Considering how much more one gets in a base F150 compared to an F1 that is practically no change in purchasing power.

Don't peg a dollar amount, rather peg to how long you would have to work to earn an item. I think less than a days wages is reasonable for a bino harness. It is also fare for the person who makes it to be able to pay for one on less than a days wages.

Too many people want today's wages and yesterday's price.

Bingo! How many hours do I have to work and what value will it bring me.

 

[Jpsmith1]

It is pretty hilarious how people peg to a dollar number without anything to compare it to. In 1950 an E1 made $80.00 a month and a Ford F1 (precursor to the F150) cost $1,287.00 or 16 months pay. As of right now an E1 makes $1,918.00 a month and a base F150 costs $34,585.00 or 18 months pay. Considering how much more one gets in a base F150 compared to an F1 that is practically no change in purchasing power.

Don't peg a dollar amount, rather peg to how long you would have to work to earn an item. I think less than a days wages is reasonable for a bino harness. It is also fare for the person who makes it to be able to pay for one on less than a days wages.

Too many people want today's wages and yesterday's price.

Every single word of this.

I figure my harness will outlast the glass in it.

Cost about 4 hours work, too. The glass a couple more hours. Lol

 

[DenimChicken]

Structure, size, water resistance, noise. Let’s hear some opinions. They’re not made by pelican, they’re all cut and sew, why are these bino harnesses so pricey?

It’s been awhile since I priced Cordura, buckles, elastic, mesh, webbing, etc., but I imagine it’s not cheap materials wise. Add in commercial sewing machines, a warehouse, paying a wage and I’m sure the manufacturers aren’t making money hand over fist as you would imagine.

I wish they were cheaper, but every time I try to price out making something myself, I gladly pay the little extra to get something professionally made.

 

[Webster912]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BCXGQ4CF/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=AD1BMHZ50O4TS&th=1

$50 and looks pretty nice.