Would you buy this scope?

[swavescatter]

I appreciate different opinions and perspectives. That's just me though - I'm an American.

 

[4th_point]

... At that point it's just a matter of how much development cost and time, how much time you need to buy inventory for and how quickly they need to pay for it, ie if the minimum order quantity will take 6 months to sell at their estimated rate of sales, can they afford to buy 6 months of inventory under whatever the payment terms of the buy are. It either is worth the risk or it isnt, but it aint my money so I say if they pull it off good on them.

All good points, Mac.

One of the bigger risks to address will be to determine whom will cover warranty claims and under what conditions. The brand/retailer or the manufacturer?

Especially if buyers feel that they have permission to push the durability and robustness claims.

36" drops will probably be just the start. Ad hoc tortures and what not.

That's a lot of risk to assume!