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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SteveClifton" data-source="post: 1899651" data-attributes="member: 48420">Glass half empty???I don't own Swaro bins (I do have an Swaro 80mm scope) but take an interest in genuine unbiased reports on all makes of bins in preparation for when I do eventually replace my Nikons.There are countless positive accounts here and elsewhere on the net re. the exceptional customer service they give their customers, and for that they quite rightly have a reputation which is second to none.Swarovski know that this is what makes their customers happy, even if it comes at a price, but they are also savvy enough to know the difference between general wear & tear, even when it results from heavy use (rubber armour splitting/paint rubbed off/the odd scratch on lenses etc), and when someone who has not looked after their bins is trying it on! I'd like to think most readers of this thread can also work out the difference too? My bins have so far seen 5 years of regular (often daily) use, and yet there isn't a single mark on the glass. After 12 years I doubt there will be any either, though the rubber armour and trim will be showing further signs of wear & tear-hopefully sending them in for a service they will come back with new armour and badges? but I haven't put that to the test as yet.I reckon most repair departments for other makes would have stung you to the tune of at least 1/2 to 3/4 the price of a new pair for such 'minor work', or even quoted for a replacement pair!Best of luck in your quest for the holy grail...Cheers,Steve</blockquote>

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