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    Posted: August/03/2016 at 23:16
In 1994 I bought a Leopold 12 - 40 spotting scope for $450. 

Now the same scope sells for around $1,000. Just amazing. And its newer HD version is another $500.
Guess I should list that scope in my will!

Eric B.


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Just an FYI they are not even remotely the same scope. Things have change a lot in 22 years.
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BTW welcome to the OT!
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Sparky,

Thanks for the welcome. This site is a goldmine of info.

I've put my Leopold 12 - 40 compact scope beside the same new Leopold and they are exactly the same optically. It's the HD version that is better. 

Eric B.
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