Hi Judith,
I don't have Swarovski's; only 3 pair of Leica bins.
 I just wanted to jump in and "defend" (for want of a better word) the  
outstanding service I have seen from Adeal in Melbourne (Lieca agent  
in Australia). They have had my 8 x 32 BN three times now over 15  
years and returned them for a similar German holiday each time. On  
each occasion it has been "gratis, happy to be of service, no problem"  
including shipping them back to me from Melbourne.
 They also cleaned (at my request and naturally a small charge) a 40  
year old pair of Leica 7 x 35's to such an extent that I cannot  
believe how good they are still!
 As we all know, service like this doesn't happen often these days so  
hats off to Swarovski and Leica on this. Great service, let's keep  
supporting them.
Best
Alan
PS I copied my Leica contacts in, in case anyone needs help:-)
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On 05/03/2009, at 15:10 , Judith Hoyle wrote:
Hi All,
 I know I have done a posting on this before after Swarovski repaired  
my ELs after my son jumped off a cliff into sand holding my binoculars  
(and yes he survived the fall and my reaction!).  They were sent off  
to Austria with a full account of how they were damaged but came back  
with pristine lenses - no charge.
 In December last year Gavin knocked them off the shelf and broke one  
of the neck strap brackets on his shin (ouch!).  Off I went back to  
the store to arrange another Austrian holiday for my bins.  The  
salesman was certain there would be a charge.  On the basis of my  
experience earlier in the year, I told him I would be very surprised  
if there was.
 I have just picked them up today (above mentioned son forgot to pass  
on the message that they had been ready since Feb 11!).  Both neck  
strap brackets replaced.  Both eye cups replaced (this had not been  
requested) and all the spots showing minor wear, such as a bits of  
silver coloured metal showing through the black, completely and  
invisibly repaired, or replaced!  If not for the serial number I would  
have been convinced that I had been given a new set of bins.
 Yes, the new Leica binoculars are lovely (I am lucky enough to have a  
sister who lends me hers when mine are off tripping around Europe),  
but if I had to make the choice again, I think the after sales service  
Swarovski provide is so above and beyond the call of duty that they  
would get my custom again!
Kind regards
Judith
Judith Hoyle
Brisbane
0437549301
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