Mikaela: Here is the summary information I posted the other day: "Lots of interest in binoculars as well as great suggestions. This will reply to the two questions most of your asked: . The place that was recommended in Amish Country to see lots of binoculars is Time & Optics, Ltd, 6954 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654-9278. 330-674-0210. Robert Hershberger is the owner and his reputation is incredible. Also, a good source of information about local birding, especially owls. Someone even reported that his prices were similar to those you find on the internet. . The website with an excellent review of 50+ optics is http://www.birdwatching.com/optics.html. Click on the 'Mid-priced Binocular Round-up'. Check out the warranty summary on this website as well. Vortex and Eagle Optics are excellent and Nikon offers a very good warranty as well. Regards, Matt Valencic Chagrin Falls, OH -----Original Message----- From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mikaela Gioia Howie Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 11:12 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Ohio-birds] I'm in the market for new binoculars.. Hi everyone, I really enjoy reading your posts. I am in the market for a new pair of binoculars and would be interested to hear what you have to say! I am looking for a good 10x42, waterproof, lightweight binoc with a lifetime warranty. Also, if you happen to know of any stores in the Central Ohio area where I can check out different models, I would much appreciate it! Thanks! Mikaela G. Howie _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2705 - Release Date: 02/28/10 07:34:00 ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]