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Trying to google something with the word "review" in it is quick becoming a pet peeve of mine! Pretty much all the hits you get back are a thousand shop sites inviting user's to review the product, obviously NONE of them actually have useful reviews if anything at all.

I'm specifically referring to these: Tasco 8x 56mm Giants - SPL856.

http://www.astronomyonline.com.au/De...ID=798&cid=301

What do people think? I have to admit, I actuall saw them on eBay for $200 and damn it, just couldn't help myself. Hopefully I won't regret it too much

I really like the idea of 8x56, most people say 7x50 or 10x50 are a good starting point, well 10x50 seemed a little bit narrow for the objective size, but then 7x50 seemed a bit too "stock standard", so 8x56 seems like a nice little step up.

I mean really, for binocs that retail over $400 I shouldn't be too disappointed right? Unless I get a cheap knock off or something I guess which isn't impossible. Only thing I noticed is that they are listed as MC not FMC, that may mean they aren't quite as good as FMC but doesn't mean they are necessarily "crap" right"? I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance while I wait for shipping Anyone actually had a look through a pair of these babies?