Vx II 4x12x40 what’s it worth

[horsemen61]

Ok guys I bought a mid 2000,s VXII 4x12x40 in very good shape so here is my question what do you think it’s worth?
it’s the matte finish with the duplex reticle

 

[LoonWulf]

eBay has them in the he 4-500 ranges

 

[Slamfire]

eBay has them in the he 4-500 ranges

It is interesting how much is being asked for those scopes. I checked sold listings, and one with target turrets sold for $310, I assume those asking for $500 for the standard scope are not getting that.

I looked at new Leupold 4-12 X 40's and this one has one has a side focus and big external knobs to adjust windage and elevation:
Leupold Rifleman 56170 4-12x40mm Rifle Scope and it sells for $230 including shipping. The VxII scopes require coins to adjust the windage and elevation and you adjust parallex by grabbing the scope bell and rotating the lens. I have the older scopes and they tend to also have duplex crosshair and I prefer those with dots or mil markings on the crosshairs.

So what is there about the VxII scopes that would make them more valuable than a new scope?

 

[troy fairweather]

I'd say $200 at least that's what I'd pay.

 

[jmr40]

It's a 4-12X40, not 4X12X40. Are you sure about VX-II vs VX-2. The VX-II's are an older scope replaced by the VX-2 which is a better scope. You can get a new VX-Freedom for $350

If it is a VX-II id say $100-$150. About $50 more if a VX-2.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

If is not got any ring marks, its probably a easy 200 buck scope

 

[LoonWulf]

It is interesting how much is being asked for those scopes. I checked sold listings, and one with target turrets sold for $310, I assume those asking for $500 for the standard scope are not getting that.

I looked at new Leupold 4-12 X 40's and this one has one has a side focus and big external knobs to adjust windage and elevation:
Leupold Rifleman 56170 4-12x40mm Rifle Scope and it sells for $230 including shipping. The VxII scopes require coins to adjust the windage and elevation and you adjust parallex by grabbing the scope bell and rotating the lens. I have the older scopes and they tend to also have duplex crosshair and I prefer those with dots or mil markings on the crosshairs.

So what is there about the VxII scopes that would make them more valuable than a new scope?

for some reason online prices for the vx-2 and vx-iis tend to be on the high side. I don't sell Leupolds locally when they come on guns I always post them on eBay.

I've not sold a vx-iis, but I've sold vxs, and vari X's for about double what I'd think they should go for.
while I haven't looked in a while, and those 4s and 5s seem high, I would expect at least 300 for a vx-iis in good shape.
With that cash I'd go buy a new leupy or something else

 

[Slamfire]

for some reason online prices for the vx-2 and vx-iis tend to be on the high side.

Most of the asking prices on ebay represent greed. As you know Ebay gives free listings about twice a month, therefore the cost of putting an ad on ebay can be nothing, and imagine the return if somone gives you $1,500 for that old scope you paid $100.

 

[LoonWulf]

Most of the asking prices on ebay represent greed. As you know Ebay gives free listings about twice a month, therefore the cost of putting an ad on ebay can be nothing, and imagine the return if somone gives you $1,500 for that old scope you paid $100.

I'll admit to that.
I've bought quite a few things for less, and sold for more than I think they are worth on the bay.
Price it high fair,and your usually in the low range for a popular brand.

It's a great place for finding deals if your willing to wait, or know which "off brand" stuff to buy, but leupys command an unusual premium, and I don't recommend anyone buy a used one from ebay unless your willing to wait and ambush a good deal.

 

[horsemen61]

It is a VX-2 4-12x40

 

[LoonWulf]

so 2 not II yes?

 

[horsemen61]

so 2 not II yes?

yes I didn’t know their was a difference but it is a VX-2 4-12x40

glad to know it’s worth something I gave $75 bucks for it

 

[LoonWulf]

yes I didn’t know their was a difference but it is a VX-2 4-12x40

glad to know it’s worth something I gave $75 bucks for it

score!

 

[eastbank]

spend another 14.00 and send it back to leupold to have a check up, leupold will send a report back with the scope listing what they did to it if any thing. that will raise the value of it to a buyer, and insure its in tip top working order.

 

[redneck2]

I’m thinking you can get NIB VX3’s somewhere in the $300-375 range. Why would I pay more for a used cheaper scope?

 

[horsemen61]

I’m thinking you can get NIB VX3’s somewhere in the $300-375 range. Why would I pay more for a used cheaper scope?

I gave $75 bucks for it not sure where you got paying more????

 

[LoonWulf]

I think that was directed at the current rate those things go for, not your buy specifically lol.

I’m thinking you can get NIB VX3’s somewhere in the $300-375 range. Why would I pay more for a used cheaper scope?

vx-3is are going for 300 for the 3-9s right now. the 4.5-14x40 non focusables are 450+

The side focus vx-3is start at about 5 and go up.


the old vx-2 I found on Amazon as still in stock was 6 some odd....why?...I dunno.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Vaw0D9rXk0-WwElhIS9gMeVZW&cshid=1571192938865

If this is a compact, which I forgot existed (I was assuming it was the AO model), It's still probably a 250 dollar scopes on eBay in good to excellent condition....again, why? I dunno.