Let me add my 2 cents - I also deal with B&H, mostly for film, and have never had any trouble. Of course, that IS New York and there won't be much time to chat. I also had a bad experience w/Add-o-Rama and it took the Atty Gen of New York to fix it, tho' they eventually did. I also endorse the concept of dealing locally for optics whenever possible. Optics 7 in Beltsville should not be overlooked. When mail order is called for, no one is easier to deal with than Eagle Optics. Fred Fallon Bowie fwfallon@mnsinc.com