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14-09-2017, 01:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 14
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Andrews Communication
Just wondering if this firm is reliable re service and warenties etc. as their price for a CGEM 925 EDGE HD is about $500 cheaper than what was quoted by a local dealer (Celestron agent)
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14-09-2017, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Posts: 1,372
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Andrews Communication
I've always found them reliable and prices good. Should be no problems.
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14-09-2017, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Lake Macquarie
Posts: 7,051
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Andrews is not part of the Australian Celestron dealer network, and as such all warranty issues have to be addressed by Andrews directly. Celestron have a premium dealer like Bintel, that can service, repair, etc as approved by Celestron Tech Support. It is unclear where Andrews acquires its Celestron gear but it is not part of the distribution system as far as i can determine.
That said i have dealt with Andrews for years and yes their prices are usually the lowest. I know with the radio gear they sell, most is also covered by an Andrews warranty and not a manufacturers. With GSO scopes, they are a direct importer of GSO gear, and have a relationship with GSO Taiwan.
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14-09-2017, 05:29 PM
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Gravity does not Suck
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tabulam
Posts: 16,930
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I have found them great.
Ring them and ask the question you ask here...
You will have the pleasure to speak to someone who will answer you honestly also ask them what happens if something goes wrong ... I am sure they would be good to deal with but try a call.
alex
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14-09-2017, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 401
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I agree with Alex. I have always found Andrews to be up front, friendly, knowledgable, and they do all they can to help. I would have no concerns about them honouring any warranty.
- Dean
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15-09-2017, 06:48 AM
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Lee "Wormsy" Borsboom
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Kilcoy, QLD
Posts: 2,058
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The first mount I ever bought was a CG5 from Andrews. I had a problem with the hand controller and returned it - it was promptly fixed and shipped back. Do be wary if as Glen says they're not official dealers of the item in question though, it may not be a simple fix and you may get stuck. Andrews always had great prices and were fast to ship... I bought many things from Andrews!
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15-09-2017, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Warrnambool
Posts: 12,453
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I wish the service I got from them on a broken item was as good as you guys say !!
Leon
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20-09-2017, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Young Hilltops LGA, Australia
Posts: 1,185
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I've always had good dealings with them. Good sales service. Never needed after sales service. As earlier poster mentioned, contact them and ask about warranty service. They always seem pretty straight and honest with their responses.
Joe
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20-09-2017, 09:20 AM
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ze frogginator
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 22,062
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+1 - top blokes. They've been around a long time and to last in this game you have to do the right thing. It's a very small community.
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21-09-2017, 06:50 AM
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Pale green dot
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: NSW
Posts: 56
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They're a good bunch at Andrews. Have purchased from them over the last few years. Questions patiently answered, and phone calls promply returned.
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21-09-2017, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Legana, Tasmania
Posts: 282
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I called them on Monday and bought something over the phone and it arrived on Tuesday (To Tasmania) via express post.
It was only a small item but was no problem.
Regards
Scott
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21-09-2017, 06:17 PM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 25,787
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That's pretty good for overseas Scott.
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21-09-2017, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Sydney
Posts: 355
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Quote:
Originally Posted by multiweb
+1 - top blokes. They've been around a long time and to last in this game you have to do the right thing. It's a very small community.
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Marc, you nailed it, within a small community poor behaviour isn't tolerated for long. Andrew's have been in business a long time, ergo: they are a well-behaved supplier and coincidently, great blokes.
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04-10-2017, 11:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 782
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Bought a few eyepieces from them and they’ve been fast and professional. Sounds like Leon might have gotten the work experience student!
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04-10-2017, 11:34 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: margaret river, western australia
Posts: 6,070
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I might as well add my two bobs worth. I have bought a scope, several
EPs, and a couple of other small items from them over the years with
no problems.
raymo
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05-10-2017, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Cairns
Posts: 1,584
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I generally pay over the phone, by card, for gear in Australia and never had any problems. This includes several items from Andrews Com.
I have never had a bad experience with any Oz optical suppliers.
Not quiet true: I priced an item many years ago from a supplier, who gave me a vastly inflated price, sounded like I was bothering him and who disappeared from the game a or two year later. I was surprised he lasted that long!
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05-10-2017, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Cobar
Posts: 114
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I dealt with Andrews on numerous occasions and always paid with my card as I live in Outback NSW. Never had any problems and delivery was always prompt with the item exactly what I ordered and at a good price.
I did have problems with my card but not with Andrews and only when I booked accommodation on line in Oz. I very much trust Andrews as they are good people to deal with and a small family business that needs our support to be able to offer the prices they do.
Huey
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05-10-2017, 01:18 PM
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Local Korean Millennial
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Charleville
Posts: 2,063
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I suppose you guys are right, I've deleted the post.
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11-10-2017, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 575
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+1 Just wanted to add, brought from Andrew's Communication on a number of occasions and they have been great to deal with. Always easy to talk to and I have found them professional for my purchases.
I have had no problems with orders or the items ordered being delivered, always packaged well going interstate.
The only thing I would say is their website is hard to navigate as it seems to scroll forever!
M11
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11-10-2017, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 782
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m11
The only thing I would say is their website is hard to navigate as it seems to scroll forever!
M11
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A bit like your list of scopes Mel! Very impressive...
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