Bob et al:
I have just received a new SV 8x32 directly from EO, not from SONA. The "STOP sign card" says:
"Please do not return this product to the store!
If you are experiencing a tech problem or have questions....contact" SONA.
I believe this statement has been misinterpreted in recent discussions on this thread. IMO it simply says: do not rush to return to the store if you do not know how to operate, adjust etc, contact SONA first to get info.
Regarding what to do if some parts are missing, I think contacting the store that sold you the item is the only way.
You paid it to the store, not to SONA.
Peter.