Tominator Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Nikon sent my rangefinder back today. I don't know what they did to determine that it was broke, because to be quite honest with you, it doesn't even look like they looked at it. The tape that I put on the rangefinder itself is in the exact same spot, exact same tape as when I shipped it. I don't know for sure obviously, but it sure doesn't look like they looked at it. Went out on the deck and tried ranging something, and got the same results. Longest range I could get was 44 yards. Not happy. Thought I'd share my experience to let anyone else in the market for a rangefinder to think long and hard before buying a Nikon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* Still a suprise. Sorry things didnt work out for you. I just hope mine dont poop out on my and get the same results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveGP Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* mine went poop... only works if you hit the button like 5 times, something works right away and others not at all. cant really send it back because i dont have the receipt, lost it. next year im getting a bushnell. i do have a nikon prostaff scope that i love but the rangefinders just dont hold up imo. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremehunter45 Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* ive never had a problem with my nikon but dang yall shure did!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* Thats too bad Chris. I sure hope they don't handle all their customer service issues like that. I haven't had a problem with any of my Nikon optics yet and hope I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* I would be extremely p.o.'d. I love my Nikon scopes, but your story will definatey make me think long and hard before buying another Nikon product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* That sucks man I had a problem with mine they sent me a whole new one within a week sorry about all your problems man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* Still contemplating a nasty-gram back to them. Still get pretty fired-up when I think about how much this cost me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* I would just send them a link to the posts that you have made on here and tell them that your thoughts of how they handled the situation is being distributed to other potential buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* [ QUOTE ] I would just send them a link to the posts that you have made on here and tell them that your thoughts of how they handled the situation is being distributed to other potential buyers. [/ QUOTE ] LMAO--I've considered that hutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* that's too bad. i've had great luck with my bushnell. I have a bushnell scope that I dropped and then it wouldn't hold zero. Sent it back to them and they fixed it for ten bucks. very poor customer service. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* Chris, I would stay right on them about it, and as was stated, ask them just how much bad publicity they want about the issue. Sorry to hear about your dillemma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* Well guys, lasers do not last forever. I know, I worked with them for 5 years. The product did last through its warranty period if I remember correctly. If your car broke down after the warranty period was expired, you expect the dealership to fix it for free? Not hardly. Even the top of the line Leica laser range finder does not have a long warranty. The optics have a lifetime warranty but the electronics are only warrantied for 5 years. The same for the $2000 Geovid. Granted most things are expected to last longer than the warranty. You got a bad one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* [ QUOTE ] Well guys, lasers do not last forever. I know, I worked with them for 5 years. The product did last through its warranty period if I remember correctly. If your car broke down after the warranty period was expired, you expect the dealership to fix it for free? Not hardly. Even the top of the line Leica laser range finder does not have a long warranty. The optics have a lifetime warranty but the electronics are only warrantied for 5 years. The same for the $2000 Geovid. Granted most things are expected to last longer than the warranty. You got a bad one. [/ QUOTE ] OK, granted, but if my 3 year old truck with a blue book value of around $16,000 breaks down, it better not cost $14,150.40 to fix, and actually, in 3 years it will still be under warranty. I know you were just using an analogy, but seems to me that laser should have lasted longer than 3 years, and the repair at 88% of its original cost seems exhorbitant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* Thats too bad Chris, sure thought Nikon would stand behind their products better than that. Was considering a nikon rangefinder, but think I am going to go with bushnells trophy or scout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* Sorry to hear of your problems. Mine works fine!! I'd take it back to where you bought it from and demand a new one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Re: Nikon Rangefinder *Update* That sure stinks I see our Realtree pros use them, but then, they are probably paid to use them LOL. I would stay right on their butts about it. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman940 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 rangefinder Can you give the particulars on your Rangfinder? How old are they, model #? Not that it makes any difference I have 2 pair of Nikon Rangefinders that I bought 4 and 6 years ago respectively. 1 I use for dog training, a lot. The second pair for hunting. I also have a lot fo buddies who use Nikon Rangfinders and not one has ever had a problem. Not that that helps you with your issue, just stating a fact. Thanks, Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 that's too bad about the rangefinder. i would expect better from them. try to get through to them again and then i'm not sure what else you really can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 bman940 said: Can you give the particulars on your Rangfinder? How old are they, model #? Not that it makes any difference I have 2 pair of Nikon Rangefinders that I bought 4 and 6 years ago respectively. 1 I use for dog training, a lot. The second pair for hunting. I also have a lot fo buddies who use Nikon Rangfinders and not one has ever had a problem. Not that that helps you with your issue, just stating a fact. Thanks, Bart Yo Bart, looks like you dug up an real oldie. Be sure to check the dates before you reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 RangerClay said: Yo Bart, looks like you dug up an real oldie. Be sure to check the dates before you reply. Dang, no kidding. Way to freshen up an old wound, lol. I won't buy another Nikon rangefinder until they make good on the original. I bought a Bushnell shortly after the Nikon broke, and it's been fine for what, almost 6 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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