Budget Binoc's?

**Roach1948** · 16-03-07, 13:54

Has anybody bought this set from compass? - looks like a good deal to me, and since I have a credit note from a screwed up order, I am tempted. Before I go ahead I think I will get your informed opinions.

PS Will be used for East Coast pottering and not for open passages

**2ply** · 16-03-07, 14:45

A friend lost my Plastimo fixed focus binos over the side while shrieking at a dolphin in the East Looe channel last summer. They were brand new, which aggravated me greatly at the time. Not as much as if I'd paid a grand for a pair of Steiners, though, and I'd thoroughly recommend them at the money being asked. I intend to splash out on a new pair soon.

**chasroberts** · 16-03-07, 15:54

How much? I had a pair of these for a couple of years. Paid about £100 for them about 4 years ago. They were excellent for the money I thought. Took a few knocks without problems and i'd still hsave them if some [--word removed--] hadn't knicked 'em. If the money's right then I would say go for it!

**davel** · 16-03-07, 16:21

If they're the £100 ones from Compass then, yes. I bought a pair a couple of years ago and been happy with them

**podge07** · 16-03-07, 16:48

Iv used the hundred pound ones and they are really good. Looks like a good deal

**jackho** · 17-03-07, 17:40

Excellent binos Auto focus and only type SWMBO can use. On the heavy side but can't have everything for well under the ton.

**SteveSJM** · 18-03-07, 17:38

I've got a pair of Steiner Navigators....loada loot, and last year bought a pair of bins brand new for £15 from the Sea Chest Bookshop in Queen Anne's Battery Marina Plymouth.

Tell you what me and the crew were all trying hard to find the reason why I had bought Steiner's??!!
The Steiners are good naturally, but the crew were so impressed with the £15 ones that one fo them bought some too.