I got my thermal spotter nearly 4 year ago it was 3k the ones today same performance are a grand so there getting cheaper I still like the ward 700 digi add on but thermal just opens a whole new world you will be amazed how much wildlife is around you like mice.rats the only problem were I mainly shoot the sheep shit glows as does bunny shit and piss lol if I never had the land I have I would still use a ward add on no problem probably doesn' answer you but until you get out with a thermal on a gun and shoot game there just unbelevable you never miss a living animal to see even in woods