If you like really bright glass the zeiss victorys are damn fine. And as you noted, they can be had under your price limit and with a top shelf warranty.
Slc's or victorys.
The Victory Series is my favorite out of the lot. I had a pair and in a weak moment, let my brother talk me out of them.
But as others have said, you can't beat Swaro's customer service. I've used it several times in the past, as I've owned several sets of older SLC's.
