Night Vision AGM Omega. Did I make a good decision?

[KitShickers]

I just bought a very lightly used AGM pvs14-omega 3AW1 for $3000 with a full warranty. I don’t see many people talk about these so I’m hoping it’s a decent deal. It’s a thin filmed white phosphor tube. Specs below

 

[TheHorta]

Fairly low-spec unit. $3K is no deal for a used unit with underperforming specs, but it’s yours now, so just go use it and not worry about the good deal you didn’t get.

Also, I have a Barska laser I’ll sell you for $1500. You need that to complete your ensemble.

 

[equilibrium]

Damn.

Sorry man but you got had pretty badly. Always do your research and many here at SH are more than willing to help you.

 

[KitShickers]

Fortunately I bought it from a dealer and was able to return it. Thanks for all the love and well wishes.

 

[TheHorta]

Fortunately I bought it from a dealer and was able to return it. Thanks for all the love and well wishes.

Spectacular news! All's well that ends well. Now you know what to look for.

Stick with modern L3 or Elbit unfilmed or thin-filmed tubes. Look for an FOM above 1800. If it doesn't come with a spec sheet, either pass on it or it had better be a terrific bargain. The AGM you got is worth $2K absolute tops. A 2000 FOM unit with true "MIL spec" glass is worth $3-3500. L3 Unfilmed WP fetch higher prices.

 

[KitShickers]

Thanks for the tips. What’s a good snr? 30+? How about the other specs?

 

[TheHorta]

25-28 S/N + 64lp — Low-end ~$2K unit.
28-32 S/N + 64lp — Mid-range ~$2500-3000 unit.
35+ S/N + 72-81lp — High-end $3-4K unit.

Low: 1500-1700 FOM
Mid: 1800-2200 FOM
High: 2300+ FOM

If you can score a 2500+ FOM WP unit for $3K like the other dude = WINNER!