Rumor has it that all Chinese optics are crap, but that’s simply not the case. They can and do make good stuff when they want to and/or have their feet held to the fire by their customers.
That said, I ain’t buying any more and have replaced a couple I was running. Chinese stuff is so embedded in our commerce, especially in electronics, and is often hidden at the component level where we can’t see it, so can be hard to avoid. Our optics though, are primarily recreational gear, and it’s pretty easy to avoid feeding the Dragon though our purchases for that. Dealers could help if they’re willing, and some seem to be including COO info in some of their listings. I also see a lot of people asking about it in the questions they post about products online, so it’s becoming a common concern; a good thing.
