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<blockquote data-quote="gulf1263" data-source="post: 3300501" data-attributes="member: 99783"><p><strong>Why Not Alpen</strong></p><p></p><p>We tried some at work, several years ago, 2007-2008.</p><p>The QC was bad as were the bino's.</p><p>Out of seven, four were unusable and two had the armor coming off and sticking focus wheels.</p><p>It took three months to get a reply and six months to get replacements.</p><p>I hope others have had better luck with the newer glass.</p><p>For me their are just to many better choices out there that don't have QC problems and slow service history.</p><p>Zeiss Terra HD, Nikon, Vortex, Leupold, et al seem to offer comparable glass, albiet at very slightly higher prices.</p><p>When I looked at some newer 2014 bino's I noticed the same uneven QC.</p><p>You either get a good one it seems or a doorstop.</p><p>I would only by from a dealer that let you check the particular pair you were buying and had a very generous return policy.</p><p>Haven't seen them carried by the better vendors here in the US.</p><p>Just my narrow view.</p><p>Art</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gulf1263, post: 3300501, member: 99783"] [b]Why Not Alpen[/b] We tried some at work, several years ago, 2007-2008. The QC was bad as were the bino's. Out of seven, four were unusable and two had the armor coming off and sticking focus wheels. It took three months to get a reply and six months to get replacements. I hope others have had better luck with the newer glass. For me their are just to many better choices out there that don't have QC problems and slow service history. Zeiss Terra HD, Nikon, Vortex, Leupold, et al seem to offer comparable glass, albiet at very slightly higher prices. When I looked at some newer 2014 bino's I noticed the same uneven QC. You either get a good one it seems or a doorstop. I would only by from a dealer that let you check the particular pair you were buying and had a very generous return policy. Haven't seen them carried by the better vendors here in the US. Just my narrow view. Art [/QUOTE]
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