Thanks for your unsolicited opinion on relative scope quality.
Although, I disagree with your position that the Leupolds are better than the Zeiss scopes, at least when comparing scopes at the same price point. My experience when I was shopping for my last scope purchase was that, side-by-side, Zeiss Conquest scopes are noticeably better than comparably priced Leupolds (the VX3). Now, that's not to say that the ultra-premium Leupolds aren't the same or better than the Conquests, but you're going to pay a lot more. And the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40mm scope is the best value scope on the market today. Excellent hunting optics at a very affordable price.
Mike