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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chill6x6" data-source="post: 3418295" data-attributes="member: 130888">OK that's some good hands on experience. :t:Accessories...  I can see how this would matter to you. This doesn't matter so much to me as I usually don't even remove the neck strap from the box preferring a Rick Young harness instead.  Objective covers that stay in place would be nice.  Customer service...  That's a biggie.  I've read of some of the highs and lows...mostly lows.  Product support is paramount.  Leica and Swarovski have been super for me in this regard...Zeiss not so much as they are so   S   L   O   W(too many Terra EDs to take care of? idk).    IMO a $2000 plus binocular deserves expedited service.Diopter adjustment...  Hmmm.  I know absolutely nothing about how it is adjusted except what I've read.Sample variation...  I've never understood this.  Either the unit meets the specs or it doesn't.  Shouldn't exist in a $2000 plus binocular.Resale value...  I don't guess anyone beats the big three and even Swarovski's resale value seems to have plummeted lately.  Probably the non-transferable warranty hurts this a little.  Thanks again...</blockquote>