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yep....

All I can say is: DAMMMIT!

I ordered two last night and every thing looks good to go. What do you mean by grey market problems? All seems well on this end

grey market are items sold here in the US, typically by unauthorized resellers. However, they are meant for sale in other countries and their warranty may not be honored USA service centers. There are several online companies that sell these types of items. They are NOT knock-offs or imitations ... they are the real deal, just not intended to be sold here.

From Amazon I would suppose there is little to worry about ... but as with many higher end companies, I thought there was MAP issues.

Enjoy'em .... kinda wish I coulda joined you in the snatchin' of the goodies!

Is it being sold by "Amazon" themselves, or a merchant who lists on Amazon?

Thanks for the info: I will report back with any problems with the Amazon deal. Seems that if Minox sells to folks that don't honor their warranty US or otherwise...perhaps that's a Minox problem that should be taken care of. I guess we'll see.

It may not be a Minox deal ... could be someone here in the US bought from a European or Asian distributor and then passes the savings onto the consumer. It typically isn't an issue unless warranty work is needed. Then again, Minox may not limit which units are sold where therefore, there really isn't a grey market issue.

Be interesting to see.

Got to be a pretty good pair of Smaller bino's for $350.

BTW Schuey,
You understand that due the the amazing deal you got, Amazon requires that you post a full and accurate review of the binos here, don't you?

What they don't know, won't kill 'em!

LOL!

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I did get an email from them confirming the transaction, but no details yet on shipping. Looking back, I think that I should have paid the $7.35 standard shipping rate. They appear to be dragging their feet on getting these binos sent out. Stupid Free shipping. Blah.

They do that. I have ordered several things from them, always the "Super Saver Free Shipping" and it has almost always been 2-4 days before the order is shipped, and then they use the slowest method. I'll still almost always go for the free shipping, and they do warn us about it, but I still get impatient.

Do they send you an email stating that they have shipped your item(s)? Or do you just get a surprise knock on the door from a fellow in a brown outfit?

I have always gotten another email when they shipped, and there's a way ("Your Account") on the main Web site where you can check and get a tracking or delivery confirmation number. Of course, if they choose USPS Mail, the number isn't very useful.

With the free shipping from Amazon I usually get my items in about a week (5 working days). I've found if I choose the next least costly method I seem to get my items in about 3 working days. I can sit tight a couple of days for $7-$10 unless I need an item RIGHT NOW! in which I choose Next Day Air....and I get it usually before lunch the following day if I placed the order with Amazon before lunch.

Looks like both mine have been shipped. I have DHL tracking confirmation on both. They originated from NV. They may be Grey, but I was worried they were coming from CA...and perhaps Pink Market!

Thanks, Guys!

Still no email with the shipping info. But I did see that they added the words "Shipping Soon" on my Amazon.com account page...

Schuey - I jumped in on the sale. The shipped them on Wednesday and they hit the doorstep today.

Mine won't ship until Monday for some crazy reason...

Anyhoo, have you had a chance to look through them? Impressions?

Also, did it have a name anywhere on the box saying where they were shipped from? Or does it just say Amazon LLC?

Yes, I only had a few minutes, but I open them up and they are nice. I admit I was a little worried at that price but everything looks good.

Box only says Amazon LLC as does all the invoicing.

Come on chasvic, tell us more!