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Wavy my total outlay for the Nagler 11mm was $309 USD and that includes the $16 First Class USPS shipping. Now most conversions show that to be $353.60 AUD.
I never mentioned Bintel in my post. Simply that a big local supplier is selling them for $379 AUD and add their shipping charges which always seem to be around $15 that comes to $394 AUD. Based on going through my Account History at Bintel I am confident that the shipping charge is accurate, but it is of course never reflected on the invoice it only appears as added to the total when they charge your card.
My savings using Agena Astro is: $40.40 AUD.
Now that maybe nothing to you, but as a retiree it is a real savings to me, and I have the right as a consumer to buy from any supplier I choose (where ever they are located) and will not be 'guilted' or bullied into supporting a supplier simply because they happen to advertise on ISS, or maybe your mates.
My post never said, or implied, that Bintel or anyone else should do anything in relation to their pricing policy nor did I use my post to voice some sort of manifesto for free trade
If you read my orginal post I pointed out that I do, and have, supported local suppliers and the bulk of my expenditure on astronomy, including all my scopes, have been purchased from local suppliers.
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