I bought it from Star Optics in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. Just 10 days ago. The box says Taiwan, but definately no brakes or any mention of them in instruction manual. I was amused because I swear I read somewhere that they came from Irvine Calif - or is that just the mirror? I will have a closer look when I get home tonite.
I was so impressed that it seems so perfectly balanced just resting on the felt.
