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Warranty comparison...

xtr,

try to stay on task. I asked a specific question. I also do not know any "Budds" here.

Reread my post. I want to know how a March warranty, which I now know is 5 years and non-transferable; and which I know is a very good reason NOT to buy a used one compared to the other two. I already know that Leupold and Vortex have a lifetime warranty and are made here.

I do NOT need to compare it to "every other warranty", since I am not interested in any other brands, just the two I mentioned.
 
Don't get hung up on the lifetime warranty. Shiraz has extended the warranty an additional 5 years, it is transferrable, and he is going to take care of his customers.

Edit: Shiraz has addressed this issue on more than one occasion.
 
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IdahoSharpshooter said:
xtr,

try to stay on task. I asked a specific question. I also do not know any "Budds" here.

Reread my post. I want to know how a March warranty, which I now know is 5 years and non-transferable; and which I know is a very good reason NOT to buy a used one compared to the other two. I already know that Leupold and Vortex have a lifetime warranty and are made here.

I do NOT need to compare it to "every other warranty", since I am not interested in any other brands, just the two I mentioned.
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I've re-read your post, you ask how does the March warranty compare to Vortex or Leupy. You obviously missed the "Kill Bill" reference. The point is that even if you KABOOM your rifle Vortex will replace it, just send in the chunks. It has been done, I've seen the pictures on a smokeless ML site. There is no warranty better than Vortex.

I want to know how a March warranty, which I now know is 5 years and non-transferable; and which I know is a very good reason NOT to buy a used one compared to the other two.
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You seem to have answered your own question. What are you asking? Back to my answer, it's not as good as a Vortex.
 
I live a sheltered life out here in Idaho. I have no idea who "kill bill" is. I assume it is a movie. I have been to two movies this summer, "Mamma Mia II" and "Winnie the Pooh". I do not go to violent/vulgar movies.

My question was rather simple, I thought, "how does the March warranty compare to a Leupold or Vortex...?".
The answer is equally simple. It is only for five years, and only to the original purchaser. Leupold and Vortex are lifetime of the scope. The bonus is that they are made here. In Leupold's case, less than 400 miles from my driveway.

thanks for explaining things to me.

Rich
 
March Optics USA Inc. has a service center right here in the U.S.A. The scopes no longer go back to Japan. You have sheltered yourself from the real world. This was addressed by Shiraz two or three years ago. AFAIK, Vortex scopes, depending on the model, are made in China, Japan, Philippines and USA.

March Optics USA Inc maintains a comprehensive service center in the USA where March scopes of any age can be sent in for recalibration, repairs, re-setting to factory specifications, troubleshooting, etc.
 
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None of my Nightforce scopes have ever been sent back, non have ever needed any repair. With all due respect to Sharaz, he could change his mind at any moment. If the factory has no more pride in their scopes than a 5 year warranty, than why should I even consider one?
 
ebb said:
None of my Nightforce scopes have ever been sent back, non have ever needed any repair. With all due respect to Sharaz, he could change his mind at any moment. If the factory has no more pride in their scopes than a 5 year warranty, than why should I even consider one?
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A warranty has nothing to do with pride in a product. For many, a lifetime warranty means a better product. That's far from the truth. March isn't alone with a limited time warranty. Is a Volkswagen a better car than all other cars made? After all, the VW comes with a 6 year/72,000 mile warranty. Personally, I'll take quality over a lifetime warranty, every time.
 
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JRS said:
Don't get hung up on the lifetime warranty. Shiraz has extended the warranty an additional 5 years, it is transferrable, and he is going to take care of his customers.

Edit: Shiraz has addressed this issue on more than one occasion.
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I thought he gave up the March dealership. Matt
 
ebb said:
None of my Nightforce scopes have ever been sent back, non have ever needed any repair. With all due respect to Sharaz, he could change his mind at any moment. If the factory has no more pride in their scopes than a 5 year warranty, than why should I even consider one?
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6 NF. back for repair one fixed and it lasted a year. the other 5 nothing wrong, but still had the same problem as it did when it was sent in, put a March on the same gun and the same loads and the problem was cured. Some are having some luck in getting them repaired now, maybe they found the problem..... jim
 
JRS said:
March Optics USA Inc. has a service center right here in the U.S.A. The scopes no longer go back to Japan. You have sheltered yourself from the real world. This was addressed by Shiraz two or three years ago. AFAIK, Vortex scopes, depending on the model, are made in China, Japan, Philippines and USA.

March Optics USA Inc maintains a comprehensive service center in the USA where March scopes of any age can be sent in for recalibration, repairs, re-setting to factory specifications, troubleshooting, etc.
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I stand corrected.
Good info.
 
JRS said:
A warranty has nothing to do with pride in a product. For many, a lifetime warranty means a better product. That's far from the truth. March isn't alone with a limited time warranty. Is a Volkswagen a better car than all other cars made? After all, the VW comes with a 6 year/72,000 mile warranty. Personally, I'll take quality over a lifetime warranty, every time.
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another example is a watch. some timex watches come with a lifetime warranty, a Rolex comes with a 1 year. warranty is far from a true indicator of quality. just my .02. bryant
 
group therapy said:
another example is a watch. some timex watches come with a lifetime warranty, a Rolex comes with a 1 year. warranty is far from a true indicator of quality. just my .02. bryant
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That lifetime warranty isn't free. You're paying a premium for it, which has been added to the cost for the scope.
 
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