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Old September 8, 2020, 09:45 AM   #1
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ATN Will Not Reply: SAD!

I recently queried ATN via EMAIL based on some Optiplanet,com reviews of their NV goggles. One reviewer's main complaint was that ATN's NV goggles would not allow eye distance ( distance between eyes for large or small people) to be adjusted. Most binoculars allow for this. This seems to be a disadvantage for people whose eyes do not fit perfectly to the ATN goggles. Also, if a user requires reading glasses, must they wear them in order to focus through ATN NV goggles or can the goggles be adjusted for individuals? Perhaps ATN is sufferings because of Covid-19 and cannot keep a staff to properly respond?

Any response would be appreciated....
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Old September 8, 2020, 10:53 AM   #2
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How long ago is "recently"?

I submitted a question to a respected bullet manufacturer several weeks ago. I received a robo reply that they are not able to respond quickly to e-mail inquiries because they have too many orders and can't handle them all, and they have adjusted their staffing due to COVID-19 concerns.

That was at least a month or six weeks ago and I haven't received a response yet.At this point I don't expect to receive a response, but I don't hold it against them.
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Old September 8, 2020, 12:36 PM   #3
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I am hoping that is the reason. Or, perhaps they are just overworked in lieu of citizens buying and getting prepared for civil unrest or war. THX! I hope not war.
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Old September 8, 2020, 01:49 PM   #4
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Go to their web site and fire up the chat. Like most sites, they promise to connect you to a live operator, but what you get is obviously a bot. The bot I got claimed to be Chamberlain St. Jean. After some nonsense interchange, the bot finally asked if I had a technical question. When I responded yes, this is what I got:

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Okay, I apologize. However, I wouldn't be the best person to help assist you with that. Although, I will send in a request so that someone can get in contact with you right away. For a faster response contacting customer service at (650)989-5100 opt 2.
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What is the full name on the account ?
What is a great contact number?
So -- try calling that number and see if you get a warm body.
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Old September 8, 2020, 04:29 PM   #5
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If those people think that I am going to lay down a few grand for stuff that will not or not be close to my specifications, they had better get their act together. Thx for reply!
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Old September 8, 2020, 06:14 PM   #6
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You raise a valid point. They are selling a night vision binocular, and the binocular certainly appears to be built on a rigid body with no provision for adjusting the inter-ocular distance. Candidly, I can't imagine that would work. There's a reason why every conventional pair of binoculars I've ever seen -- from my grandfather's WW2 Bausch & Lomb to today's big bucks, "Name" brand binoculars to the $10 cheapies you can buy at Walmart -- all have a hinge joint to adjust for inter-ocular distance.
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Old September 11, 2020, 04:40 PM   #7
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Thx, and they will not reply if I have to wear reading glasses to see image. I currently only require readers. I'd prefer to focus goggles on my distant vision. Having glasses on will just get fogged up.
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Old September 11, 2020, 05:27 PM   #8
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Perhaps ATN is sufferings because of Covid-19 and cannot keep a staff to properly respond?
Welcome to your first experience dealing with ATN. Their customer service has the reputation of being the worst in the NV/Thermal business. No reason to believe that it will improve if you buy their product and have a problem with it.

I know ATN is less expensive than many options, but aside from their poor reputation for CS, consider this as well...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-st...090013609.html
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Old September 11, 2020, 08:07 PM   #9
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Their customer service has the reputation of being the worst in the NV/Thermal business.
Their products may be no better. The Amazon customer review of the ATN Thor 4 Thermal Rifle Scope:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-r...R23TTUQBIRZFSO
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Old September 13, 2020, 04:47 PM   #10
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Sounds like ATN may be forced out of business due to treason! Damn!
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Old September 13, 2020, 06:47 PM   #11
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Unfortunately, ATN isn't going out of business anytime soon.
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