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Cape May Bird Observatory’s
29th Annual Optics Sale

In Person Only
(No online sales)

Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cape May Convention Hall
714 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

We are planning to hold our 29th Annual Optics Sale at the Cape May Convention Hall, with its spacious and open layout right on the beach in Cape May, NJ!  If you are interested in using binoculars to enjoy the outdoors, please consider visiting our sale before you buy anywhere else. Check out the latest advances in optics and accessories and “try before you buy” among a selection of OVER 100 binocular and 24 spotting scope models!

Manufacturer’s representatives from Bushnell, Celestron, Kowa, Leica, Swarovski, Vortex & Zeiss have all been invited to demonstrate their newest gear and answer your questions.  Though Nikon won’t be at the sale, they have some specials running through the month.

  • Shop demo products, discontinued items, and manufacturer’s specials. Need an example? We have two pairs of classic Zeiss Dialyt T* 7×42 (trade-ins, but just back from Zeiss service) at just $679 each!!
  • There are deals for everyone, whether you’re looking to save big on high-end optics or find an affordable entry level bargain.
  • Celestron, Leica & Swarovski will be 10% off MAP; Bushnell, Kowa, Vortex, & Zeiss will be 15% off!
  • Quantities are limited so come early for the best selection! TAKE ADVANTAGE of knowledge gleaned from the manufacturer’s reps and try out their samples while making your decision.

To compare optics before the sale or take advantage of any on-going manufacturer’s sales, visit CMBO’s Northwood Center WED – SUN 9:30 – 4:30 to the end of March, and TUE – SUN beginning in April.  CLOSED on Easter Sunday, and CLOSED April 12 – 14 during the Optics Sale Weekend when all staff and optics will be at the Cape May Convention Center.  Call 609-400-3868 with any questions.

Ongoing specials include:

  • In recognition of Kowa’s Sponsorship of the Cape May Spring Watch, all Kowa optics, and accessories (except YF binoculars) will be 10% off through the end of May!

The sale is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so invite your friends, fellow birders, and other nature enthusiasts to take advantage of these great savings! At CMBO, we TRULY appreciate your support through membership and hope that you’ll join or renew with CMBO or NJ Audubon. ONLY members get a 10% discount on all books, gifts, NJA & CMBO clothing, bird feeders and houses, and other birding accessories, as well as lower member rates on programs, field trips and workshops.

Proceeds from sales go back to NJ Audubon to help us continue to protect wildlife and habitat

Questions about our annual optics sale? Please call us at 609-400-3868 or email [email protected]

We carry the following high quality brands