Hi all,
I’m looking to buy an Aimpoint PRO. (Let’s not discuss that.)
The price of a new one is daunting, but not out-of-reach.
I’m verrrrry tempted by the “lightly used” PROs on eBay and elsewhere. (Yes, I’m a good M4C citizen, but no, I haven’t seen any for sale in the PX.)
Am I a fool to consider a used PRO? I understand that Aimpoints warranty isn’t transferable. There aren’t counterfeit PROs out there, are there?
Personally, I’m not a fan of buying used optics, unless it’s from a known source.
Anyway, what about the ACO? It’s a tad cheaper than the PRO. Grant might have a discount too.
I’ve bought multiple used Aimpoints, fact is most ppl don’t use their guns, and you can pick up a great never used optic at a substantial discount. By preowned, cause theyre almost never “used”.
I’ve never encounter a problem.
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I just picked up a Pro off Calguns for $250, which is a steal. In general they are $325 used. A few years ago I bought an ACO for $290.
No go… I want to be able to use NV, and AFAIK the ACO doesn’t have NV settings.
I’d buy this all day. Less than MSRP of a new PRO, just a little over normal street price and has the Geissele mount.
Aimpoint PRO with Geissele Mount
Bought a Comp M5 new that shit out on me. Bought 3 H1’s, 3 T1’s, 1 Comp M4, and a T2 all used that never gave me any issues…
Are you certain the warranty does not transfer? I believe I sent a H-2 in for service and it was a 7 year warranty on manufacture but never was asked if I was the original purchaser.
No problem with used at all. 88% of guns are cool factors. And wall hangers and so are the optic.
Out of stock… And $437 seems to be MAP. I can do better with dealer pricing at Brownells…
No, but I think that’s what I saw on Aimpoint’s site… It could be that they don’t try hard to enforce the non-transferableness.
I’ll just pose this question: How many threads do you think I have seen here in the last ten years complaining about sumdood getting ripped off with a fake Aimpoint off eBay?
It’s a positive integer, and well into the double-digits.
I buy stuff new from our forum sponsors when they have a sale. I think if you just save up another month or so, You’ll have the necessary funds.
Hope that helps.
Dotto on fakes.
Well, that’s why I asked… I did do a bit of research, and as far as I can tell, counterfeit PROs aren’t an issue (yet?). Are they?
Full disclosure: I’m a frequent eBayer, for all sorts of stuff (tools, car parts, computer parts, etc.). I’ve had a couple disappointing experiences (after hundreds of transactions), but just following some basic precautions means I’ve never been ripped off…
Not posing as an expert, but I personally would purchase a used Aimpoint only on this site from someone with history OR from somewhere like Clyde Armory who gets a batch in as tradeins. I did that with their Aimpoint Comp M3’s a few months ago. But really, if you already know what you like, I’d just buy new; I wasn’t sure when I picked up the Comp M3.
I’ve bought several used PROs on this site from members with good feedback. Otherwise, I would buy new.
I only buy aimpoint used.
I have bought a used one on TOS for $325 which is in love with what they go for used ($300-350). It was basically means new and came with a mount.
I have seen them in here on the EE several times as well for decent prices
The Geiselle deal posted a page back came WITH their mount and that is a solid deal
If you want just the optic a Brownells code with discount and free shipping might be your best bet
From the M4C equipment exchange? No.
From fleabay, glamazon, or the like? YES!
I’ve bought from here (and a couple of other reputable boards) with no issues. You take your life in your hands, if Chinese knockoffs are sold side-by-side.
And I’ve bought used CompM2’s that went through hell & back, with no issues. Aimpoints are just that tough.
The fact that used pros and complete m2s readily sell used for 75% of new price tells you it’s pretty safe if you are careful.
That said, that’s not enough of a discount to give up a clean warranty. I wait for sales/coupon and buy from known vendors.
I’m still spit-balling ideas and thinking about this…
It now occurs to me that I’m probably going to need a cantilever mount, and then buying a “combo” means that there isn’t much discount in buying used.