Spotting a Fake Swaro Scope

[PhillyB]

Hi all.
There is a BNIB Swaro compact STC for sale near me for a reasonably good price and I am in the market.

I have always had less quality optics, so it wouldn’t take much to look better than what I am familiar with.

Is there a way I can spot a fake? Are there fake scopes out there?

I am excited to improve my glass game, but want to be careful before I drop some cash.

Thanks for any help.

 

[atmat]

Simplest thing is ask for serial number and verify current owner with Swaro if registered.

 

[fmyth]

MidwayUSA has the ATC 56 HD for $1896 right now. https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...3SuRX9X1dL1z7acjpiP7B_dmgi-0M4CCcollnbJXWHoDc

 

[atmat]

MidwayUSA has the ATC 56 HD for $1896 right now. https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...3SuRX9X1dL1z7acjpiP7B_dmgi-0M4CCcollnbJXWHoDc

What a good price. Super tempted haha

 

[PhillyB]

MidwayUSA has the ATC 56 HD for $1896 right now. https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...3SuRX9X1dL1z7acjpiP7B_dmgi-0M4CCcollnbJXWHoDc

Weird. It shows $2,699 for me

 

[fmyth]

Weird. It shows $2,699 for me

There was 1 remaining when I posted. Guess it sold before you clicked.

 

[fmyth]

Weird. It shows $2,699 for me

I'd call them tomorrow and see if they will honor the price.

 

[RockAndSage]

It's pretty hard to get screwed on high-end glass if you buy new, from an authorized dealer - the peace of mind of that few hundred dollars of increased cost over "used LNIB" is worth the price at that level if you can't examine the optic in person first.