Peter, if you contacted the Tak guy I told you about, I feel sure you would not have to send it back to the USA, especially seeing you are resident in Australia. Almost certainly they would want it sent back to Japan. I know with my issues, Takahashi paid for the freight, which was considerable I might add.
I have heard quite a few horror stories about scopes and handling that originate from the USA. I must admit all the trips mine has done back and forth to Japan have been very uneventful in that respect. I would definitely be pursuing that avenue.
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