Collectible Binoculars for Your Viewing Pleasure
Binoculars give you the power to bring the world closer in many different contexts. They also come in curious and unique styles, making them great as collectibles or even as a distinguished Christmas gift. No matter what your interest in old binoculars is, you'll find plenty of collectible binoculars for sale on eBay.
What kinds of vintage binoculars are available for sale on eBay?All binoculars work in essentially the same way; however, they do vary somewhat in the style, size, magnification, and design. Some are smaller and work well in indoor situations, such as opera glasses. You can also purchase high-power vintage binoculars on eBay, but they are much larger. Finally, most old binoculars you can buy require you to support them by holding them up; however, some models for sale can be worn like glasses.
What should you look for when buying vintage binoculars on eBay?The following are a couple of things to consider when buying vintage binoculars:
- Condition - You can find brand-new binoculars with a vintage style as well as some older models new in the box. Most old binoculars have been removed from their boxes and are used. They vary in overall condition from excellent to fair. Binoculars that are at least 20 years old are considered vintage, whereas ones that are at least 100 years old are considered antiques.
- Accessories - A variety of accessories come with some of the antique binoculars, such as good-quality cases and boxes. Additionally, you can find old binoculars for sale with straps and handles, and some even come with tripods.
These are three of the many makers of vintage binoculars:
- Yashica - Yashica made many field binoculars back in the mid-20th century. You can find some of them for sale on eBay with fully coated optics and in good condition.
- Bushnell - Bushnell has been making quality binoculars for decades. A wide selection of their high-powered vintage binoculars is available on eBay.
- Ofuna - Ofuna binoculars come in many styles, from opera to high-powered field binoculars.
You can purchase small vintage binoculars with 2.5x magnifying power; they are usually opera-style vintage binoculars or mini-binoculars. After that, you can find a large selection of vintage binoculars on eBay that have anywhere between 5x to 10x magnifying power as well as some offering up to 50x. The power you choose depends on how you'll use them.