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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nfbirder" data-source="post: 3120032" data-attributes="member: 94766">Before I contact Leupold, I figured I'd run this by the great minds that inhabit this forum. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />As stated in the subject, I have a GR 8x42 HD binocular that need service. Both ocular lenses and one objective lens are scratched/chipped, and the aluminum inside one of the eyecups has bent (due to fall) such that it will no longer screw down. Finally, the hinge "tube" has been scratched badly.None of this is due to any kind of manufacturing defect--just very heavy use. Does this sound like something that Leupold would typically consider "under warranty"? Are they still repairing/replacing GR HDs, even?Thanks in advance for your response, which I will arm myself with when I contact Leupold.</blockquote>