Got the 8x42 from Ozscopes a few weeks ago when on special for $215, high quality and crystal clear easy to use binoculars, on par with the Nikon Monarchs a friend uses that are nearly double the price, only minus on these is they are let down by the low quality case and strap, highly recommended...

Purchased these for an airshow and they were ideal, sturdy, rugged, comfortable yet easy to carry. For the price they felt high quality. Was very pleased.

A lot of bang for the buck. The image quality on these are every bit as good as on much more expensive bins, but I guess that's why these were awarded as the best value in 2015. Meade did a very good job on these binoculars. Its amazing they can still sell them at such an inexpensive price.