-->>>>>>> Next Section <<<<<<< Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Joe: I've purchase new equipment from B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio in New York City. It has been a good company with which to deal. I've returned items with no static. Haven't purchased anything used yet,but I notice that in their recent catalog they list a number of used binoculars. If you ask, they may have scopes. Phone: 1-800-947-9912 Web: http://www.bhphotovideo.com Jack Leighty jleighty@chesapeake.net >From: Joseph j Halpin >Date: 11/8/97 3:42:45PM >To: mdosprey-0 >Subject: request > >As a novice birder, I am looking to upgrade my binoculars and to >add a >spotting scope and tripod. Does anyone have or know of a reliable >source >for used equipment? I just finished reviewing the Eagle Optics >Buying >Guide and am overwhelmed by the prices and choices. > >I am planning a trip to the Texas coast for 2 weeks beginning 25 >Dec.; >any tips or suggestions are welcome. We are starting in Houston >and plan >to go down as far as Brownsville/Santa Ana. > >Any help/insight is appreciated, >Joe Halpin >15208 Redgate Dr >Silver Spring, MD 20905 >email: halpinj @juno.com >301-384-0318 > >