I have a dining room table and chairs free for the taking. The table has a leaf stored inside that can add to the length of the table. It’s about 12 years old and has seen typical family use.
I don't have a strong opinion there. In the lower ish price point optics I'd opt for 1-6 over 1-8. There are compromises that only $$$ can overcome when you step up the mag range.
They also need to design around existing IP or license it. That presents a challenge a lot of consumers don't consider. You can't always use the same design your competitor did, you need to figure out another way to accomplish the same thing.