I have no problem buying used Nikons. I just know that if a scope croaks that the best I will do is a voucher to purchase another Nikon product. On the other hand I do try to avoid new Nikon products due to the fact that they are anti-hunting. Plenty of other options that are pro-hunting so I spend my money with them.

A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope