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J
New binoculars from leica
Your choice, which is fine, but that's why Swaro makes a "non flat field" SLC HD, which can be had brand new for $1600. Appreciate the comments guys. Interesting as always. Have a great day everybody! -
J
New binoculars from leica
It's not a personal attack on any member here. I hope that is understood. However, please try telling the Leica owner that just got screwed over by Leica's CS that warranty isn't part of the equation. Especially when the Swaro owner will tell you how Swaro went above and beyone to take care... -
J
New binoculars from leica
This is true, and worth mentioning that it was becausse Leica had blinders on in that market as well until it was almost too late. Seems to be a pattern there. -
J
New binoculars from leica
Lee, it is unfortunate, but true. I used a Trinovid BA for 15 years and loved it, but Leica no longer enters the equation anymore for me or anyone else I know. I can only speak for the USA obviously, but the African outfitter I just visited said the same thing...Swaro dominates. I mean, it's... -
J
New binoculars from leica
If I had to venture a guess based on what I've seen personally, and what over 100 hunters have brought into camps the past 6-8 years, even if all things are equal with the binocular itself, people will choose Swaro first, Zeiss second, and Leica last. Leica has an uphill battle to remain... -
J
New binoculars from leica
Sorry, but you got some bad info. The warranty only covers the original owner. Doug at CamerlandNY is a Leica dealer....ask him. There are also numerous threads on various forums about their pathetic USA customer service. -
J
New binoculars from leica
Jeff, glad to see a Leica guy here. Obviously Leica makes fantastic products, but can you please tell me why the warranty offered with these products is 2nd rate, non transferrable, and not competitive with the other alpha makers? That's the main reason I don't own any anymore. Thanks.