Eotech prices

[tyrist]

The cheapest I have found an EOtech 512 is for $359. Does anyone know of a better deal than this? I know they are mapped prices but surely somebody might give a better deal if contacted in person?

[SuperSet]

Have you tried the ARFCOM EE?

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=7&f=23

[Solidmch]

The cheapest I have found an EOtech 512 is for $359. Does anyone know of a better deal than this? I know they are mapped prices but surely somebody might give a better deal if contacted in person?

where? Thats a great price new! I cant seem to buy any on here. People snatch then fast for $350 on a 552 or a 512!

Damn having to work to pay for my gun habit!

[aplinker]

Not quite... 350 for a 552 is a smokin deal, but $300 is the equivalent on a 512.

Botach includes a GG&G flip rear with a 512 for $399.

[LibertyOptics]

The 2007 shipped DISTRIBUTOR cost for the 512.A65 was about $295. So, if you are seeing them for sale at $300, someone is giving it away for a $5 profit. Factor in shipping and credit card fees, and that is a non-sustaining price. We sold them for $339 when we had them.

Thus is the problem with selling Eotechs:

1) Too many sketchy dealers who sell them for next to zero profit
2) Not an easy company to work with...unless you order hundreds of units

One other thing, I am hearing increasing and persistent reports of QC issues, which have come as a surprise to me. I have discounted these reports in the past but yesterday I talked to a soldier who served time on the front lines who said this has indeed become a problem (unexpected failures of the sight). Just FYI, and something to keep in mind.

Scott

[FlyingPen]

Are they still running that promo because I don't see the promo on their site?

I'm a bit wary of ordering from Botach.

[Omega13device]

One other thing, I am hearing increasing and persistent reports of QC issues, which have come as a surprise to me. I have discounted these reports in the past but yesterday I talked to a soldier who served time on the front lines who said this has indeed become a problem (unexpected failures of the sight). Just FYI, and something to keep in mind.

I think maybe you're talking about this, which appears to affect the newer 553 only: Warning sent to SOF ref Eotech 553

[LibertyOptics]

Thanks for that. That is an interesting and oh-so-arfcom-ish thread! LOL. Some things never change. That thread touched on some of the arrogance/denial experienced by those who contacted Eotech. I do think L-3 buying them out was the beginning of the end. As for the subcontractor stuff, it's possible, but I don't buy it. Such is a simple part that could be made, or at least supervised, in-house.

There are other issues I would be unwise to discuss. We plan to carry Aimpoint in the future, and we will watch and wait on EoTech.

Scott

[aplinker]

The $350 and 300 prices I mentioned were from the for sale threads, not new (but LNIB) level.

For whomeverasked about the Botach deal... (PS - get the GGG, the Matech can be had for less)

folding sight

http://www.botachtactical.com/eo5155552hop.html

It's still Botach, so... be forewarned!

The 2007 shipped DISTRIBUTOR cost for the 512.A65 was about $295. So, if you are seeing them for sale at $300, someone is giving it away for a $5 profit. Factor in shipping and credit card fees, and that is a non-sustaining price. We sold them for $339 when we had them.

Thus is the problem with selling Eotechs:

1) Too many sketchy dealers who sell them for next to zero profit
2) Not an easy company to work with...unless you order hundreds of units

One other thing, I am hearing increasing and persistent reports of QC issues, which have come as a surprise to me. I have discounted these reports in the past but yesterday I talked to a soldier who served time on the front lines who said this has indeed become a problem (unexpected failures of the sight). Just FYI, and something to keep in mind.

Scott

[maxicon]

There seems to be a real shortage of Eotechs right now, and that's driving up the price, it seems. Lots of places are back-ordered. Dunno how much that has to do with the QC issues on the 553.

[aplinker]

Probably not at all... EOTech is in the process of discontinuing a bunch of stuff and bringing out a lot of new sights. I'm betting that's the biggest factor. That and they're still selling most their stuff to the military.

There seems to be a real shortage of Eotechs right now, and that's driving up the price, it seems. Lots of places are back-ordered. Dunno how much that has to do with the QC issues on the 553.

[LibertyOptics]

They will also be introducing a trick new magnifier.....you heard it here first...in about 6 months.

[FlyingPen]

That's weird, when add the items to my cart, it'll only add the EOtech and not the BUIS.

[SuperSet]

They will also be introducing a trick new magnifier.....you heard it here first...in about 6 months.

This sounds cool. Maybe their next one won't cost an arm and leg.

[tyrist]

Flyingpen just so you know I attempted to purchase the eotech + Buis and it was backordered till who knows how long. I cancelled the order. Would going with an M2 or M3 aimpoint be better as far as pricing?