Quality optics and maintenance......

[fullkurl]

I was wondering how many of you guys send your glass in for periodic service and maintenance.
I read that Leica recommends periodic inspection for bushing & gasket wear, etc. I imagine Swaro and Zeiss advocate the same.

I'm thinking of sending the Geovid bincs in for some inspection; it's been five years since I purchased them as Cameraland demos. Also thinking of sending the new (old stock) Televid 62 I just purchased. The knobs on it turn a bit hard after years of just sitting in the box.

Wondering on opinions of average cost, turn around, what was needed for your glass, etc...
Anyone?

[fullkurl]

Well, looks like I'm going solo on this one...

I'll post details as I get them.

[markopolo50]

I have not sent any optics back just for a tune up. I did just buy used bino's, Swaro EL's and the focusing knob seems a little tight, so I would be interested to see what your results are. Thanks, Mark

[kahahawai]

I never sent mine either, I have swarovski, Leica, and Zeiss products and have not had any problems yet with them....the performance is still same when I got them new.....I don't see how sending them in for them to take them apart? seals are still good......its not like its a chronograph Rolex watch or something.

When You get them back, give us a break down of what they did, replace seals, refill nitrogen etc etc... I might consider, my dealer never mentioned the periodic maint.

[boliep]

All of my rifle scopes are Leupold. Never sent one back so far. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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[fullkurl]

All of my rifle scopes are Leupold. Never sent one back so far. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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All of my rifle scopes are Leupold, too. Haven't sent any back either.
Do you change the oil in your car even though it isn't 'broke'?
When a guy has $3-4K worth of glass--bincs, spotter...seems like it might not hurt to have them looked over every 5 to 10 years.
I'd rather have Leica (or Zeiss, Swaro, etc) tell me that I had something that needed attention--and then fixed--in the offseason.

I never sent mine either, I have swarovski, Leica, and Zeiss products and have not had any problems yet with them....the performance is still same when I got them new.....I don't see how sending them in for them to take them apart? seals are still good......its not like its a chronograph Rolex watch or something.

When You get them back, give us a break down of what they did, replace seals, refill nitrogen etc etc... I might consider, my dealer never mentioned the periodic maint.

Normally my mindset, too.
My televid knobs turn a bit stiff, so...figured I'd send both optics.
I dunno, time will tell.

[fullkurl]

Well, have some updates....
I was a bit concerned when I sent my Geovids in, they looked like heck after five years of hard use. I didn't know what to expect cost-wise.
Received them last week.
Cleaned, lubed, look like new again. All new outer caps and eye-cups.
'Good will' service from Leica--no charge, not even shipping.

My armored televid 62 arrived today. Leica informed me that they thought that the knobs did indeed turn rather stiffly, they also noticed a speck or two in the body when viewing.
Result? They sent me a spankin' new scope--no charge, not even shipping.

Neither of my optics had any warranty remaining yet Leica made sure that I was 100% satisfied. Can't argue with quality service like that.
Best of the best...

[kodiakrain]

What a Great Thread,
For some reason I suspected the OP might followup with a stunning customer care report like this

and the idea of taking care, (checking the oil, anyway) during the offseason, is a pretty good one

thanks fullkurl