Disappointments abound - SIG SAUER Tango6 4-24x50mm Rifle Scope, w/Illuminated Reticle

I really didn't want to have to write a critical review, but I think I have to. I was very back and forth about whether to buy a Demo or New version of this scope, but after reading opticsplanet's description of Demo scopes, I felt more at ease, and I stood to save $100 or better... so I went the Demo route. Shipping was a little slow, but that really wasn't a factor in this. What was, however, was the condition of the scope when I received it. The description of Sig Demo optics leads you to believe the scope was simply cradled and ogled for awhile, then gently lain back in it's box, leaving no trace of handling. However, this scope came to me with more than one set of heavy ring marks, a large scratch on the bottom of the scope, no custom turret coupon, no wrenches, no lens cloth and no caps. The only things included were the box, the scope, a battery and a manual. When I took a closer look at the scope box, it in fact said USED... not Demo. Maybe they all say used, but this one was VERY used. Getting past all that, the scope itself is quite nice. Great glass, great controls, and nice styling. Feels like a very well built optic. The scope alone is the reason for the solitary star I gave it, raising the total to 2 stars. Bottom line... the scope was not worth the price I paid. In the end, I just couldn't get past all the things that had been overlooked when the scope was re-packaged. I turned to customer service in hopes that they would give me a reason to hold onto it, but I was basically told that my only real option was to return or exchange it... so no help there. That is perhaps the biggest disappointment in this saga. So as much as I like the optic, I have elected to do just that... return it. It's a real shame, I think this could have been a real opportunity for opticsplanet to really shine, but instead, they just burned out. My advice to anyone trying to decide to go Demo or New... definitely go New, or maybe even somewhere else other than here for your optics.