Tilted reticle - Steiner M536 Prism 5x36mm Rifle Scope

On receiving the item I found the reticle to be tilted about 10 degrees to the left. The item has been returned for a replacement as I like the clarity the glass has. The overall scope isn't a $3000 Steiner I can't afford so I'm willing to accept some trade offs others here have complained about. It suits my needs. This rating is for this one scope. I had noticed another buyer had the same issue with the reticle so wanted to add to it to let people know it wasn't a one time event.

I've requested Optics Planet examine the cross hairs of the replacement before shipping and not ship another defective one as the return took several weeks to get to them and now two weeks later I have yet to hear about a replacement.

I'll post another review of the replacement should I receive one.

Whatever quality control final inspection Steiner does should have picked up on this issue as it's obvious I have photos showing the reticle off kilter.