Scope identification/value?

mi650

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  • Apr 30, 2010
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    I have an IOR Valdada 2-12x36, SFP, illum, 35mm that I'm putting up for sale.

    I don't know a whole lot about it, bought it used a few years ago. Closest thing I've found is the Spartan for about $1500 on sale somewhere.

    Obviously mine being used and having a few scuffs/scratches, it won't bring near new prices, but is that at least a good starting point, at leaast as far as similarity goes?

    Scope in question:

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    I owned that exact scope about 15 years ago. Bought it from Scott at Libery Optics and paid right around $900-1000 for it. Came with the MP-8 Reticle, which at the time was one of the better ones out there.

    It has pretty good glass, illumination and is compact.

    They are are not very durable. I had to send my back twice to Val for repairs/replacement, then sold it and swore I would never buy another IOR, which I haven't to this day.

    Based on what the current market offers, how beat up it looks ect. I would say its probably worth $2-400, and that may be too generous. Larue mount is worth another $100 or so, but their vertical split rings are the cause of many scope issues. Maybe some poor sap will buy the mount.

    If you gave both to me, I would probably just throw in the trash. Not worth wasting time and ammo.
     
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