NeoDinian
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Ok, I'm seeing these at Telescopes.com for only 69.00... Regular price elsewhere is 139.00...
Are these OK?
I know Zhumell offers a great 25 year No-Fault warranty, which I think makes these a no brainer, but I still would like other peoples opinions...
Anyone?
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hallelujah
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At that price I would give them a try. 
http://www.zhumell.com/warranty.html
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AppFire
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I have been looking for a decent pair of 20x80's here and on the bay. Thanks for the heads up on this. I just ordered a pair. They will be here on Wednesday since they also have free shipping and for some reason I got free second day air. Go figure. But for $69 bucks you cannot go wrong since Zhumell has a really good warranty.
Chris
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NeoDinian
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Do me a favor and send me a PM, or post a review when you get them... I'll be putting these on my xmas list...
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EdZ
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But for $69 bucks you cannot go wrong
Well, for a 20x80?, if you don't put your expectations too high, then maybe you won't consider anything that goes wrong really too wrong. But this is precariously close to expecting something for nothing.
edz
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stargazertony
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Those binoculars are Identicle to my Barskas same focuser, same front cell. I dont know if the coatings are different but the 20x80s that I have really do a nice job on DSOs for a budget priced binocular. Side by side comparison the image quality is the same. I was able to compare the 2 about 2 weeks ago.
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Discovery PDHQ 12.5" Dob.
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Dennis Menace
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Darn, I paid $139 + shipping for mine! 
They are o.k. for the money. They are not very rigidly aligned, and take some pampering to keep them aligned.
Opticsplanet.com has 20x100mm Astrovue Binoculars for $139 including tax and shipping if you prefer 5mm exit pupil to 4mm.
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EdZ
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This binocular is another version that appears identical to the Anttler Optic Sky Sweeper 20x80 that I reviewed a few years ago. Some of the advertised specifications are not what you get in the delivered product.
edz
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william
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I have to admit, that I was tempted to try these. A 20x80 delivered for $69, what a deal  . But on second thought, I think that I'll take edz advice and pass on these.
William
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Falcon Birder
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what about their 25x100? Are they the same as the GO or Oberwerk 25x100 IF, or just some imitators? It is only $250 though.
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Topcat
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For $69.00 I ordered a pair. they have to be better than the 10 x 50 clunker I've been using for years.
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AppFire
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The ones I ordered is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I will let everyone know how they look and some quick info on the viewing and collimation.
Chris
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Topcat
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Quote:
The ones I ordered is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I will let everyone know how they look and some quick info on the viewing and collimation.
Chris
Mine are arriving Friday.......I hope it's clear this weekend.
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dvb
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I very nearly pulled the trigger on these, but decided my 15x70's would suffice -- I like to work tripod-free. I can manage this acceptably with the 15x70s, at 3 pounds. Altho the 20x80s are only 1.4pounds more, adding that weight and an extra 5x, I think I'm better off staying with the 15x70.
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lynntx
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I am interested to hear your experience. Man that is amazingly cheap!!!!
Lynn
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AppFire
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They have arrived, just unboxed them and took a quick glance through them and the views are quite nice. So nice in fact I am ordering another pair just to have. Hey, $69.00 is a steal for these, I do not care what anybody says...........
Over the weekend I will write up a reveiw of them as I will have the time to really use them etc....
Chris
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stargazertony
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Anthony Rogers
Discovery PDHQ 12.5" Dob.
Meade LX-3 8" SCT
Orion Apex 4" Mak
Orion 4.5" imaging newt
Hutech 1a modified Canon EOS 350d
20X80 binoculars
Edited by stargazertony (11/03/07 11:41 PM)
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OvidiuDanut
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Just ordered 3 pairs:))
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cota_scope
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don't realy need them but could not resist ordered a pair also for that price, john
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Dennis Menace
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One of you guys send me the empty box...I want to smell that new binocular smell... 
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