Ok, think about this. I think it was a stupid issue they are having. Think about this. I asked the customer service lady, on how would you know if I bought my scope from an authorized dealer, or a private saler. She said they account for the serial numbers.

Ok, they account for the serial numbers. Ok, they would only sell thier products in bulk to a Leupold Dealer. Right? So unless that dealer dumped his merchandise to an unauthorized dealer, you would be covered. I am just trying to understand what they are doing with thier announcement. Doesn't make sense to me.