Thread: Another which scope tread.....new vs second hand

Originally Posted by HandH

And the used lenses might look okay to the naked eye but the coatings could be worn through (even gentle) cleaning. And the quality of coatings in terms of durability and light transmission has improved greatly. Every scope looks bright in sunlight looking out of the gunshop door...!

Ever noticed how the gun shop salesperson always invites you to go outside and try it?
What potential buyers should be doing as well is looking into the darker corners of the shop itself.