Viking Optical Centres Reviews 

635
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 79 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and high-quality repairs, often noting that old or damaged items are returned as good as new. The staff are frequently highlighted as helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, providing exceptional customer service and communication throughout the process. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, from precise identification of needed parts to secure and well-padded packaging for returned items. Many consumers highlight the company's commitment to customer satisfaction, even offering free services or replacements in some cases. This dedication extends to handling various optical products, including older models and those not retailed by the company, ensuring a reliable and trustworthy experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just needed a rubber eyecup for my bins, exactly the right one delivered. The people I spoke to were friendly and knowledgeable. Would totally recommend Viking optical LTD. When I need anything else... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company with expert, attentive staff (my contact is Edward) who answered my questions fully & offered sound advice. Received my cleaned & checked Leitz 10x10 BA bins today & v pleased with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I decided to order my new binoculars from here again since last experience was exceptional and you've done it again Viking. My item was packaged very well and arrived next day as promised. Also than... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got rid of all my Zeiss Equipment (I was a lifelong Zeiss user 40 years!), because of the companies on-going strong ties to hunting birds, big game, and of course, military use. I changed my op... See more

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  1. #1 of 8 best companies in Optical Wholesaler
  2. #6 of 14 best companies in Binoculars shop
  3. #3 of 8 best companies in Telescope Shop

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Viking Optical Centres are a leading independent retailer of optical equipment for over 30 years, with shop locations in Halesworth and Edinburgh. Offering brands such as Leica, Swarovski, Nikon and Zeiss to name just a few.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company with expert

Excellent company with expert, attentive staff (my contact is Edward) who answered my questions fully & offered sound advice. Received my cleaned & checked Leitz 10x10 BA bins today & v pleased with result. Fibre & dust gone & view through both lenses are clear & sharp as new. Reasonable pricing for professional work. Bins returned in excellent, fully padded box/packaging. Highly recommended! Thankyou all at Viking Optical.

11 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service , sent off a pair of ex military binoculars that were out of collimation , had them serviced and put right top class service from start to finish
5*****

3 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Binoculars Repair

Dropped my binoculars out of the car boot. Excellent repair, good as new and realigned. Cost was exactly as quoted and returned on time.

19 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Excellent service at counter when taking binoculars in for service and collecting after service.
Serviced in quick time. Well done all involved
Excellent

18 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gold Star Silver Service

Gold Star Silver Service
I have has my Celestron Skymaster Pro 20x80 binoculars for 7 years now and had started to notice a dual image when viewing. I was considering replacing them but after speaking to First Light Optics they recommended Viking Optical. I contacted them and and being encouraged by their helpful and friendly approach (Nicola) I duly despatched my binoculars to them. They provide a very detailed analysis of the problem and a very reasonable quote for a service. They were duly returned in very impressively secured and well protected boxed. I can honestly say that I believe they are now actually as good if not better than new. I had not realised that these actually needed or indeed could be serviced and suffice to say I am extremely pleased with the result. It is good to know that we still have the skills and expertise to undertake such intricate work.

8 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently sent my 9 year old…

I recently sent my 9 year old binoculars back to Viking for a general clean and service. The whole process from start to finish was very good.
The service from Viking was excellent.
For the price of a service, I feel I have a new pair of binoculars.
Fantastic

7 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No quibble repair under guarantee

Started to have a problem with my much used Viking ED Pro 10x42 binoculars fairly well through their 10 year guarantee. VOC arranged collection, contacted me promptly to advise me the fault would be sorted FoC, threw in some extra work for free and recommended I replaced a couple of parts that would not be covered by the guarantee They did the whole job promptly, returned my binoculars in an extremely well protected box. Very much looking forward to lots more birdwatching with them.

7 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From first telephone contact to…

From first telephone contact to receiving my repaired Vistron binoculars by post less than one week later, the experience has been excellent. The binoculars are as new and I would unhesitatingly recommend this company both for their products and their service.

31 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, great product

I recently had to return my telescope to Viking Optical to be repaired, as a small part had broken.
It was covered by the guarantee, the whole process was easy from the point that it was collected by courier until its return.I was contacted by Edward who was extremely helpful and explained that they would provide a reconditioned unit as the part wasn’t available- he later followed up to say they had sourced the part and I would get my original scope back.
Excellent service and I am very happy to have my scope useable again!

25 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product with great customer support.

I purchased a pair of 10:42 binoculars from Viking on recommendation and they have certainly lived up to expectation. Unfortunately, due to me not threading the strap securely, I lost the rain guard for the eye pieces. I wrote to Viking to see if I could purchase a replacement and they were excellent. They kindly replaced one free of charge since it was a recent purchase. A very kind gesture.
In short, a great product with great support .

18 July 2025
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