i work in sales for a company that wholesales hunting and fishing tackle. we have some items that have been refurbished and some times they are better than new. more than likely the scope has a life time warranty so how can you lose. also i have more experience of a new scope going down before a scope that has been ref. if the scope goes down during hunting season go back to the same dealer and see what kind of deal he can make you untill you get your scope back from the manu.