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Alright guys, sorry for all the ignorance. Just trying to make the right choices. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on some items, but want to understand the way warranties work.
-Leica: Has a warranty if bought through Authorized dealer, otherwise, no luck whatsoever. Non-transferable. Older items may have passport warranty; what if I discover a unit with an unfilled warranty card- does passport apply? If not passport, then a lifetime warranty that covers accidents and such.
-Leupold: (green ring): If it's there's fault, they make good (gray market?). However, any fault of owner is pay on your own.
-Nikon:Grey market = on your own. Non-grey= 25 year, small fee and no fault warranty.
-Promaster/Hawke: Send them as much of binocular as possible. You're good no matter what.
-Zeiss: Grey Market = Warranty from country of origin, pay to send back. US= They repair factory mistakes free; anything else = your money
My questions: Are these accurate depictions of the warranty? How much would I have to pay to repair binoculars if I hurt them? What questions do I ask to make ABSOLUTELY sure whether grey market or not? I'm 90% sure I know the answers here, but I'm just getting confirmation. And, no, don't get any ideas on what I'm going to purchase immediately. The listed companies are the ones that rate in the "likely" category of purchasing something in the near future. I'll give a full report on anything I buy.
-Leica: Has a warranty if bought through Authorized dealer, otherwise, no luck whatsoever. Non-transferable. Older items may have passport warranty; what if I discover a unit with an unfilled warranty card- does passport apply? If not passport, then a lifetime warranty that covers accidents and such.
-Leupold: (green ring): If it's there's fault, they make good (gray market?). However, any fault of owner is pay on your own.
-Nikon:Grey market = on your own. Non-grey= 25 year, small fee and no fault warranty.
-Promaster/Hawke: Send them as much of binocular as possible. You're good no matter what.
-Zeiss: Grey Market = Warranty from country of origin, pay to send back. US= They repair factory mistakes free; anything else = your money
My questions: Are these accurate depictions of the warranty? How much would I have to pay to repair binoculars if I hurt them? What questions do I ask to make ABSOLUTELY sure whether grey market or not? I'm 90% sure I know the answers here, but I'm just getting confirmation. And, no, don't get any ideas on what I'm going to purchase immediately. The listed companies are the ones that rate in the "likely" category of purchasing something in the near future. I'll give a full report on anything I buy.