I must be really lucky because it sounds like every cheap scope out there falls apart and lays on the ground after the first couple shots. It's never happened to me, all the cheap ones have stayed together and have held zero after who know how many miles riding around in the truck, walking timber, strapped to an ATV. I have a Tasco on a .17hmr it holds zero, had a Tasco on a .300 win mag, it held zero, had one on my .223 until a couple days ago, it held zero, have a BSA on a .243 it holds zero. All of them stay put and when I adjust them they move pretty darn close to where they are supposed to. I will give you guys, the glass isn't the best on these scopes but I haven't had any problems seeing animals from prairie dogs up to deer.
I think hunters/shooters are some times like the girls that live in them big ol' cities, a wal-mart purse will carry all your stuff just fine, but they sure do look better carrying it in a coach purse.
I'm not saying those high dollar scopes aren't better, because they are, we all know that. Sometimes I think people just run stuff down because they can afford better. I can't afford a $1000 scope and I'm pretty sure I never will. Also I've never shot an animal that is worth a $1000, and never plan on it, so I can't buy in to missing that shot of a lifetime argument, if that makes sense. Not dogging on people that like or use high dollar scopes, it's just not my cup of tea. Heck I just bought a Nitrex and that is the most expensive scope I have ever owned, only got it because it was on sale. This is just my opinion so don't string me up, I've only looked through or shot half a dozen high end scope so I'm no expert on the subject.