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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jan Ruiter" data-source="post: 1260987" data-attributes="member: 68556">I’m really surprised that you had such an experience ordering from OP.  I ordered some Leupold binoculars to take with me to Geneva.  In the same fashion as you did, I will retell my story.1.    On April 3rd, 2008, I ordered a pair of Leupold Golden Ring Binoculars.  Price tag: 899.99 US.  The cheapest I found here was 1200 Euro!  I don’t have the data in front of me right now, but my import fees were what I believe was 255 US.  I must admit I was somewhat cautious about ordering anything from the states but the exchange rate made it worth the risk.2.    Roughly 2 weeks later, I received the binoculars.  I don’t remember this exact date, but I remember that I ordered them April 3rd because that’s my wife’s birthday.3.    I took them on a 2 week hiking retreat in May to petit lac and the surrounding areas.  Absolutely beautiful place!  Go there if you ever get the chance.  So I really enjoyed the trip and the binoculars were a great success.  I saw an aquatic warbler and I just had to get closer so I took the Leupold binos into the water with me.  My wife and I got a great look, the binos still look new.  They’re completely unscratched4.    Overall, I had a very smooth experience with Optics Planet.  I cannot comment about their customer service because I had no issues.  I just ordered the product, received it, and used it.  I wish you all the best of luck, but as far as I am concerned, this is great vendor.Jan</blockquote>

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