Burnie, there's no doubt that you paid a little extra for the name. But, 20 years from now, that scope will still be going strong when the others have clouded up, loosened up, or just plain died (assuming they'll be used as much as the new one will be). When it comes to optics, you truly do get what you pay for. Be patient, and happy in the knowledge that you have a fine piece of glass there, and don't worry about it.

I think for about 50 bucks more, you could have gotten a VXIII. (read that on another forum, haven't personally tried it yet). That would have been the way to go, and still not too late as long as you didn't scratch the tube when you mounted it. Might consider upgrading.