Nice find. I agree. Things on’t have to cist an arm and a leg to be good.
Found these binoculars at Walmart for $10 the other day and they’re better than many 4 - 5 times as much that I’ve owned:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bushnell-Tasco-10-x-25-Binoculars-Black/16767717
If I’m buying something to save my life I don’t think cost is my main concern. Anything that took 3 tries to get one that works is something I don’t want.
Sometimes things are cheaper because they aren’t as well made.