So, are they a complete POS or is it a usable optic.
I don't think that it should be a question of a usable optic. It should be a question of are you willing to purchase a product that is a blatant counterfeit of a domestically made scope. I am sure Leupold would love you all to pieces if the answer to that question was unequivocally no! If you want to buy a cheap scope then go buy one - and there are plenty out there that don't trade off Leupold's good name.