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Interesting thread. Makes me feel warm all over that I generally just buy scopes at my favorite gunshop, when they have the little 10% Off All Optics sign in the optics case, or occasionally run specials on discontinued models in stock.
Recall a discussion at Shooters.com some years ago, when posters were badmouthing Trashcos and the SWFA guy (Chris?) posted that they didn't carry such junk, except for the SS model. I looked at their website, discovered that they indeed listed most of the then-current Trashco line. Riled him up when I mentioned that, don't think he ever responded to me after that. No problem, I get that alot. ;o)
After 60-some years on the planet, that bromide "If something sounds too good to be true..." still seems about right.
If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.
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It's now the end of March - someone should have gotten one of these that Chris said would be here by the end of Febuary! Anyone???? I haven't heard of any successes yet.
HH
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Just another great reason to buy Leupold. With their fixed pricing one doesn't have to look for "deals". That allows one to do business with only the reputable companies and forget "questionable" outfits like SWFA.
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It's now the end of March - someone should have gotten one of these that Chris said would be here by the end of Febuary! Anyone???? I haven't heard of any successes yet.
HH I spoke with David from SWFA on 3/18. He told me he had an email from Nikon from 10 days ago (3/8) that said the scopes would be shipping from Nikon in 2 weeks....which would have been 3/22.....6 days ago. I haven't called or emailed this week. Don't know the status now. JCM
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Funny this goes to the top again...
I talked to Chris yesterday and asked him a status. He gave the same old story, a few weeks. I told him one of his guys told me last week that last Friday, a week ago, they'd be there. Chris said his guy was full of crap and didn't know anything...
So, I got the same 2 weeks or so story again as I told him I have been given this story for the last month or so. I asked him if it was safe to assume that they weren't planning on getting any of these in. He was silent.
I'll call in another week and this time I won't beat around the bush. This is a small thing, but at the same time I will follow through to see how they handle this as I buy a lot of gear.
I am not upset at all about this, and whether or not is was their mistake it putting up the ad, they should give a straight up answer to those who are waiting. I'll take a "we've never had them to begin with" or a "blame Nikon" story. I really don't care....
Anyway, I'm off to kill some animals this weekend and will do so with my Leupolds. Should have never screwed with this whole ordeal....grin...
Ya'll have a good one....
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I've ordered lots of stuff on blowout discount deals, discontinued models, etc. Lots of times the deal didn't pan out, usually for lack of availability. Sales like that get a lot more exposure, a lot more quickly, on the 'net these days.
Can't say I ever got this worked up over not getting a deal that most likely fell into the 'too good to be true' category to start with.
I haven't bought anything from Chris for a while, but I wouldn't hesitate to do so again. Were I him, there's a few people on this thread I wouldn't want to sell anything to.
If you think Chris was purposely trying to screw you, then I suggest you not do business with him again.
If you're looking for 'warm and fuzzy', get a puppy....
I agree 100%. You guys have spent way too much time on this to save $100.00. You must have a lot of time on your hands. Get over it already.
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I was told one time that SWFA sells a lot of refurbs and 2nds. Don't know that to be true but I don't buy from them.
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I just got an email from SWFA giving me confirmation of my order. It would appear that SWFA received at least a few of them and is starting to ship them out ...
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Their going above and beyond! Thanks for sharing WGM.
til later
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I just got confirmation that my order is being shipped also.
Ordered Feb 1 9 PM
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I just got an email from SWFA giving me confirmation of my order. It would appear that SWFA received at least a few of them and is starting to ship them out ... Me too! I hope this means they are shipping them now....
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Received my confirmation e-mail also.
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"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."
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GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon!
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I asked via email when they would ship and they emailed back that the scope will ship today......really didn't expect to ever see it...
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Got the email as well and an email with shipping info. Good to know. I'm glad they were able to get them in.
I should have waited another week instead of putting the 2.5-8 on the 223AI.........oh well, simple change.
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I decided to wait this out to see what would happen. I phoned every several weeks to see the status. I phoned yesterday and Chris to me that they were coming in today. Called today and they did come in. I called back and got a tracking number and also confirmed that they did hit my credit card with the bill. I also called UPS and something is coming my way.........looks like they made good!!!
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WOW!
I am sincerely impressed by Chris Farris. That deal went way, way, WAY above and beyond.
I apologize to him for the derogatory comments I've made prior on this deal.
Helluva effort on this part to make this one right.
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BTW - if any of you fellas decide you don't want that 6x42, let me know.......
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I didn't get a confirmation email.....Oh Yeah I didn't order one, never mind
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