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Apr 14, 2023 4:56 PM

Nikon 8x42 ProStaff 3S Binoculars (Refurbished)

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Adorama has Nikon 8x42 ProStaff 3S Binoculars (Refurbished, 16030B) on sale for $79.99. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Compact and lightweight 42mm-objective lens diameter model for superior portability
  • Wide apparent field of view (53.4 Degree for 8x42)
  • Multilayer-coated lenses for bright images
  • Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
  • Lead- and arsenic-free glass is used for all lenses and prisms
  • Waterproof (up to 3.3' (1m) for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
  • Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
  • Lightweight body uses fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin
  • Magnification: 8x
  • Special Features: Waterproof
  • Objective Diameter: 42mm
  • Angle of View: 7.2 Degree

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from September, 2019 where this product was featured.
  • About this product:
    • Nikon 90 Day Limited Warranty
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 35 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Adorama has Nikon 8x42 ProStaff 3S Binoculars (Refurbished, 16030B) on sale for $79.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Compact and lightweight 42mm-objective lens diameter model for superior portability
  • Wide apparent field of view (53.4 Degree for 8x42)
  • Multilayer-coated lenses for bright images
  • Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
  • Lead- and arsenic-free glass is used for all lenses and prisms
  • Waterproof (up to 3.3' (1m) for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
  • Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
  • Lightweight body uses fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin
  • Magnification: 8x
  • Special Features: Waterproof
  • Objective Diameter: 42mm
  • Angle of View: 7.2 Degree

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from September, 2019 where this product was featured.
  • About this product:
    • Nikon 90 Day Limited Warranty
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 35 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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These are good quality binoculars, not some Amazon off-brand cheapos. This model, and all of the Prostaff line, was replaced by a newer design recently, and the previous models were being cleared out for $99, original price was around 130 at the lowest retailer. There isn't that much of a margin to discount them 50%, so you're not likely to see Nikon factory refurbished models for less than the price listed here. Their refurbs are basically brand new, but were things like demo stock. If you want some quality binoculars at a low price, this is a great deal. If you need something cheaper but not as good, get something like some lesser named Amazon stock that will be much blurrier around the edges and not build nearly as well. They might be all you need, but the Nikons being sold here are a great deal. I have bought a lot of Nikon factory refurb stuff and never had any complaints.
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I expect a much deeper discount for a refurbished product.
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Who buys a refurbished product if it is not discounted?
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whocares1Apr 15, 2023 7:00 AM
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No free shipping
Apr 15, 2023 11:05 AM
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dealser333Apr 15, 2023 11:05 AM
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$11 for shipping.
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Apr 15, 2023 11:25 AM
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BlueCorn773Apr 15, 2023 11:25 AM
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Not worth it. I'd pull the trigger for $50 with f/s
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Apr 15, 2023 2:43 PM
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greasyslickApr 15, 2023 2:43 PM
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Would be a great deal if not for the shipping charge. Not sure what's up with that.

I put it in my cart just to check and there was a shipping charge. It was 10.40.
I added a padded Nikon strap to get the subtotal over 100 and the shipping went down to 2.40.

Weird. Maybe they changed their free shipping policy. Sometimes charges apply differently to certain items. The original post says shipping is free.
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Apr 15, 2023 5:03 PM
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thesybariteApr 15, 2023 5:03 PM
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I expect a much deeper discount for a refurbished product.
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Quote from dealser333 View quoted comment :
$11 for shipping.
Quote from greasyslick View quoted comment :
Would be a great deal if not for the shipping charge. Not sure what's up with that.

I put it in my cart just to check and there was a shipping charge. It was 10.40.
I added a padded Nikon strap to get the subtotal over 100 and the shipping went down to 2.40.

Weird. Maybe they changed their free shipping policy. Sometimes charges apply differently to certain items. The original post says shipping is free.

shipping has been fixed.
Quote from thesybarite View quoted comment :
I expect a much deeper discount for a refurbished product.


nikon refurbs are not really discounted and are often in basically new conditions
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thesybariteApr 16, 2023 5:32 PM
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Quote from iconian View quoted comment :
shipping has been fixed.




nikon refurbs are not really discounted and are often in basically new conditions
Who buys a refurbished product if it is not discounted?
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Quote from thesybarite View quoted comment :
Who buys a refurbished product if it is not discounted?

this is usually $120, so it's discounted? matches prev fp price, from a few years ago
Apr 16, 2023 8:13 PM
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kbsktApr 16, 2023 8:13 PM
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Refurbished should be straight out 50% off retail but this is not
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Quote from iconian View quoted comment :
this is usually $120, so it's discounted? matches prev fp price, from a few years ago
I was responding to this quote of yours, "nikon refurbs are not really discounted and are often in basically new conditions."

Who buys a refurb if it's not discounted?
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thesybariteApr 16, 2023 10:36 PM
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Quote from kbskt View quoted comment :
Refurbished should be straight out 50% off retail but this is not
Agreed. And 50% would not be a great deal, it would be the regular discount for it being refurbished.
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greasyslickApr 17, 2023 1:02 AM
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These are good quality binoculars, not some Amazon off-brand cheapos. This model, and all of the Prostaff line, was replaced by a newer design recently, and the previous models were being cleared out for $99, original price was around 130 at the lowest retailer. There isn't that much of a margin to discount them 50%, so you're not likely to see Nikon factory refurbished models for less than the price listed here. Their refurbs are basically brand new, but were things like demo stock. If you want some quality binoculars at a low price, this is a great deal. If you need something cheaper but not as good, get something like some lesser named Amazon stock that will be much blurrier around the edges and not build nearly as well. They might be all you need, but the Nikons being sold here are a great deal. I have bought a lot of Nikon factory refurb stuff and never had any complaints.
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Great price! In for 1! THX!

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Ty very good deal
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