*** ALERT *** Do not buy from the following store!

As a consumer advocate I must make you aware of a store in Alaska that charges extremely high prices. An item was purchased for $150.00. The price paid was to include a 15% discount, because it was considered a floor sample. After further research this same item could be purchased new for $53.99. Within 2 days I noticed that the eyepiece also had a minor defect. Within 5 days of purchase the owner was contacted in hopes of resolving the two concerns.

The owner Ken Hausinger gave multiple excuses for charging high prices. He claims that it cost more for shipping to Alaska. He claims that paying $10 per sq. ft. rate and being open only 5 months per year justifies his high prices. He also said As for a refund or credit to your credit card, that will not happen. As for the defect with the product, he recommended sending it to Bushnell.

According to Bushnell, the manufacturer's suggested retail price within the US should be $96.95. They also indicated that should be able to find the product for a lot less than the suggested retail price in stores, but it should not cost more. The box of the $150.00 product had two price labels, one on top of the other. After removing the top label, the original price was marked $95.23.

This type of business survives on tourism and uninformed consumers. I usually recommend to do business with local businesses, but not in this case.