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Originally posted by mhodson
Found a CND and US price for the EQ6 and EQ6SS , it appears to be about $400-500US-CND more than the standard .
So you can get an idea.
Thats going to be around or over the $2000 OZ
http://www.heavensandearth.com/MountsP.htm
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Get a load of the price here in Australia for the EQ6 Skyscan.
I won't name the firm but I live close to Brisbane where the shop is located. There on the web.
$3340.00inc GST
The Canadian price at this shop
http://www.astromechanics.com/mounts.html#eq6
http://www.kwtelescope.com/Mounts_EQ6GOTO.htm
Exchange rate for today
Thursday, December 2, 2004
1,580 Canadian Dollar = 1,719.18 Australian Dollar
1,580 Australian Dollar (AUD) = 1,452.08 Canadian Dollar (CAD
+ gst + a fair mark up.
Again we seam to be getting the raw end with Astronomically inflated prices when it comes to imported gear .
I for one am not bending over and taking it up the @!%#!@#
Î have imported most of my gear due to this very reason.
I am in business for my self and realize you need to make a profit but Telescope equipment prices here in Australia are ridiculous .
There are a few shops trying to offer more realistic prices so it pays to do your home work , or import your self.
I have thought about getting the upgrade for my mount, guess where I will be getting it from?
P.S. Graeme I think he is trying to recoup for the faulty mirror of yours .
