Thanks for the replys! I might have been misunderstood with the title "Scope clarity, so what!"
I know that there IS a difference in clarity, but even cheaper scopes can make decent low-light shots!
I just want something tht is going to hold up! As I've said, I've had 3 different scopes fail, and I can promise you they were not abused!
Perhaps I am just snake-bit! 3 failures is more than many people have in a lifetime!
I am almost sure that there are no statistics for scope brand failure rates, but I sure would'nt mind seeing that kind of stats!

I have just about decided on the Nikon Monarch, as most people say it is as clear or better than Loopies, at a savings of over 100.00!

I guess the bad thing about deciding on a new scope is that, most companies "claim" a "lifetime warranty" and "full multi-coating."
Leupold has just about "forced" others to offer a good warranty, and while others like Nikon maybe as good, or better, for less $$$, I've always heard that Loopy's repair/replacement has always been great! No fine print! Just repair or replace, no questions asked!
To me the BEST warranty, will be the one I never have to use!