I sent in a 36X-D a couple of yrs. ago. Seems like I got the same message and follow-up emails with a link to follow the scopes progress. When I rec'd the scope back it had a letter stating the scope was OK'd by Leupold quality standards. These 36X scopes are no longer being made and are selling used very near the original selling price. Only because used is as good as new with Leupold and lifetime warranty to current owner. How could you go wrong with a Leupold?