No more Steiner or Burris optics for me! - 11/25/10
I quit using Burris scopes years ago because of warrenty issues. They didnt want to repair any scopes (even though they have a lifetime guarantee) but would offer a upgrade at an additional cost.
Recently sent in a pair of Steiner Peregrine 8x42 binos that were dropped on one objective end. The fall bent the outer ring that holds the lens in place.I called Steiner (Burris) and asked what it would cost to have it replaced. I was told no more than $50, so I sent them in.
A week latter I get a letter saying the binos are no longer made and parts are not available, But as a customer service I could upgrade the binos for an additional cost.Almost $400 to upgrade to a Steiner Merlin!( All Steiner binos were listed at additioal cost) No Thanks!!
I called customer service and was told that none of the parts are available here in the US but he could ship the binos to Germany to have the ring replaced.(Parts are available in Germany but not in The US?)But the cost would not be determined until the binos are back at the Burris facility in Greely.
Sorry Burris and Steiner but I am done with you!!
Recently sent in a pair of Steiner Peregrine 8x42 binos that were dropped on one objective end. The fall bent the outer ring that holds the lens in place.I called Steiner (Burris) and asked what it would cost to have it replaced. I was told no more than $50, so I sent them in.
A week latter I get a letter saying the binos are no longer made and parts are not available, But as a customer service I could upgrade the binos for an additional cost.Almost $400 to upgrade to a Steiner Merlin!( All Steiner binos were listed at additioal cost) No Thanks!!
I called customer service and was told that none of the parts are available here in the US but he could ship the binos to Germany to have the ring replaced.(Parts are available in Germany but not in The US?)But the cost would not be determined until the binos are back at the Burris facility in Greely.
Sorry Burris and Steiner but I am done with you!!