Got any gun shows in your area coming up? Usually a good source for used stuff at half-decent price... I've bought used scopes at these events and not been disappointed. I guess my point here is you can probably get a good, high-end quality scope for a lot less than you'd pay new or used in a gun store. Check it out. Gun Digest magazine lists upcoming shows all across the country, when, where, etc.., near the back of the publication. I use it often.