"All the way to New Jersey for binocs?
richard wood"

Yes...I went over there in search of a scope and would recommend it to anyone.  I chose the big fall weekend when literally ALL the optic mfgrs were present.  One of the CMBO staff took me under his wing (forget his name). He kept the mfgrs at bay while working with me to compare each scope and narrow my requirements until I got the best scope for my bucks.  I am very grateful to him because he didn't let the salesmen talk me into a 'name' brand.  And he didn't exert any pressure....just the opposite. 

maryanne dolan
washington dc