First, found the monocular in a Google search and ordered it @TSC's web site to ship free to their local store. The store received it a few days later, but failed to call me, even tho my online order stated that it was delivered. I called the store and they found it "hiding" the clerk admitted. I decided then to never again shop @TSC. Too bad, as I found the optics and build quality to be outstanding. One of the main reasons I purchased it was in its description as "Tripod Adaptability." I took this as perhaps an adapter to screw into a small fitting on the bottom to step up to a standard tripod, which I already had. Turns out that's exactly what it was. When I called/emailed Barska customer service, they had no idea what it would take, and of course had no such adapter in stock. They told me to go to a store that sells tripods! I take this as false advertising on Barska's part. 2nd disappointment=dealbreaker. I promptly returned the monocular to the store.