Vortex Defender Price History & Deals
42 deals tracked from r/gundeals
Great deals exist. The Vortex Defender has dropped as low as $119 on r/gundeals, which is 51% below the average price of $243.
A good deal is anything under $231. A great deal is under $206. We've tracked 40 priced deals, so this data is solid.
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Vortex Defender Market Analysis
The Vortex Defender typically sells for around $200 on r/gundeals, placing it in the value segment. Across 40 tracked deals, prices have ranged from $119 to $1200, with most transactions landing between $180 and $280. That's a 445% spread between the lowest and highest prices, meaning timing and retailer selection matter significantly for this product.
Over the past 15 months, Vortex Defender prices have dropped by approximately 20%. Recent deals have averaged $188 compared to $234 for earlier listings, which could indicate promotional pricing, increased competition among retailers, or a newer model release shifting demand.
The best prices on Vortex Defender have come from Bass Pro, averaging $162 across 5 deals — roughly $81 below the overall average. Historically, December tends to offer the lowest prices, averaging $173 — about $70 below the yearly average.
Refurbished Vortex Defender models average $162, a 34% savings compared to new at $247. Across 2 tracked refurbished deals, prices have ranged from $125 to $200. For buyers open to pre-owned, this represents meaningful savings on an otherwise identical product.
If you're cross-shopping, the EOTech EXPS averages $460 across 49 deals. Deal frequency and pricing history for each can be found on their respective product pages.
Price History
Price Distribution
Price by Condition
| Condition | Deals | Avg Price | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished | 2 | $162 | $125 | $200 |
| New | 38 | $247 | $119 | $1200 |
What You Should Know About Vortex Defender
- Price trend: Prices for Vortex Defender have dropped 9% over the tracked period — from a $198 average in older deals to around $179 recently. The trend is in your favor.
- Best retailers: Bass Pro and Aaoptics have had the best prices on Vortex Defender, averaging $162 — about $355 less than other retailers.
- Best time to buy: Historically, the best Vortex Defender prices show up in December and April. If you can wait, timing your purchase around those months could save you money.
- Save with condition: Refurbished Vortex Defender models average $162 vs $247 new — a $85 savings. These are typically cosmetic-only differences.
- Community favorite: The highest-rated Vortex Defender deal had 215 upvotes at $150 from Bass Pro — r/gundeals clearly thought that was a standout price.
- Price range: Vortex Defender prices vary widely — from $119 to $1200 (a 445% spread). Patience and alerts pay off here.
- Deal frequency: Vortex Defender deals appear about every 12 days on r/gundeals. Set an alert so you don't miss the next one.
- Target price: Aim for under $231 — that puts you in "good deal" territory.