Scope Resale Value

[allcheck]

My wife and kids gifted me a Springfield Waypoint in 6.5prc for Christmas. The eventual goal is to top it with a Nightforce NX8 2.5-20, but I have to squirrel money away for awhile to get there.
Maybe you guys can point me in the right direction for the time being. I am looking for a mil scope with a tree reticle, ffp, exposed elevation turret, and illumination for under $1000. Any suggestions for a scope with a 3-4 lower and 15-20 upper end for under $1000. So far I am looking at the vortex pst 3-15, primary arms glx 3-18, and maybe something in the burris xtr line.
My question is, among those choices, or any other options you might suggest hold their value best on the used market? Thanks

 

[huntinghuasna]

Thinking you should just buy the NightForce NX8 2.5-20 and be done with it. Buy once, cry once.

 

[allcheck]

Thinking you should just buy the NightForce NX8 2.5-20 and be done with it. Buy once, cry once.

I would love to do that, but I refuse to have credit card debt and current funds only allow for around 1k of expendable cash (that is above what I already factored in for some ammo and scope rings). I "need" to start shooting this thing and would like a stepping stone to have a little fun before I can justify the nightforce.

 

[crazymonkey]

Check out some of the arken scopes . Not at the top of your budget but good value scope for the money .Also the classified section and a used scope . Use caution don't post a want to buy as it's a scammers paradise. There are always good deals from respectable members on here that could get you into the scope your after on a budget.

 

[bergara0256]

The problem with not buy what you want the first go around, it cost you more money. Meaning, you're going to pay 1k for a scope you don't really want, then pay another 2k for a scope you want. So now you have 3k wrapped up in scopes….. the lower tear scope will be hard to sell because everyone else on here's done the same, including me.

If I was you, I would call up camera land and ask them how much the scope cost you want. Then, save the money to get the night force scope. I have a couple nightforce scopes, they're amazing and worth the money. Pull a scope off another gun and go shot the **** thing.