matt
08-08-2006, 05:59 PM
Like the title says... it's on its way.
A new chapter in my 9.25 saga is about to unfold. I'm sure those of you who in recent days have followed the threads relating to my problem SCT will be watching what unfolds over the next few days/weeks with keen interest.
Particularly my C9.25 brethren:D
I was given a few options by ExtraVision as to what the next step would be.
Obviously, my existing 9.25 is being returned due to its poor optics.
Today, I was offered these options on the replacement scope/s:
"a Ronchi test to be done through Queensland Uni but it will take some time before they could get around to this job as they would have to get set up to do so and the scope would be placed in a queue behind other jobs they are doing.
I think it might be best to send the tube, see if your happy with it. If not get Celestron to test one and provide a certificate of the work done.
or I could hunt around for some else to see if it can be done quicker?"
Guys. I've opted for the second choice, minus, however, the Celestron option. Keep in mind they (QC) let my original scope leave the factory in the state it was in. The certification might not be worth the paper it's written on! (LOL).
A scope is being sent. I'll check it out with a Ronchi tester ep, seek a few second/third/fourth etc opinions and either keep it or send it back as well.
The alternative (testing up there) just wasn't worth thinking about. Anything up to a month before it was tested at QU. If that didn't prove satisfactory there'd be another wait for a new batch of 9.25s to arrive, and then more waiting in line to get those tested.
Can you imagine potentially how long it could take (worse case scenario) before I finally have a good scope?:scared:
ExtraVision has been good about the whole deal. I guess they should be, too.
They'll pick up all shipping costs. Allow me to continue to exchange until I'm satisfied. Will give full 2-year warranty on the scope I finally settle on.
What do you think?
A new chapter in my 9.25 saga is about to unfold. I'm sure those of you who in recent days have followed the threads relating to my problem SCT will be watching what unfolds over the next few days/weeks with keen interest.
Particularly my C9.25 brethren:D
I was given a few options by ExtraVision as to what the next step would be.
Obviously, my existing 9.25 is being returned due to its poor optics.
Today, I was offered these options on the replacement scope/s:
"a Ronchi test to be done through Queensland Uni but it will take some time before they could get around to this job as they would have to get set up to do so and the scope would be placed in a queue behind other jobs they are doing.
I think it might be best to send the tube, see if your happy with it. If not get Celestron to test one and provide a certificate of the work done.
or I could hunt around for some else to see if it can be done quicker?"
Guys. I've opted for the second choice, minus, however, the Celestron option. Keep in mind they (QC) let my original scope leave the factory in the state it was in. The certification might not be worth the paper it's written on! (LOL).
A scope is being sent. I'll check it out with a Ronchi tester ep, seek a few second/third/fourth etc opinions and either keep it or send it back as well.
The alternative (testing up there) just wasn't worth thinking about. Anything up to a month before it was tested at QU. If that didn't prove satisfactory there'd be another wait for a new batch of 9.25s to arrive, and then more waiting in line to get those tested.
Can you imagine potentially how long it could take (worse case scenario) before I finally have a good scope?:scared:
ExtraVision has been good about the whole deal. I guess they should be, too.
They'll pick up all shipping costs. Allow me to continue to exchange until I'm satisfied. Will give full 2-year warranty on the scope I finally settle on.
What do you think?