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Originally Posted by glend
Synta pretty much monopolises the Australian market as well, as it owns Celestron and Skywatcher brands, and imports both through TASCO. GSO is still standalone as far as I can tell, with Andrews the major importer of their products, but Bintel badge GSO scopes but it is unclear how import happens, perhaps direct.
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Tasco had blocked those who were direct importing celestron as authorized dealers and jacked up prices to the point they are unviable. They will lie to everyone to suit themselves. It is well known in the industry.
Double whammy for aussie buyers. Global monopoly and local monopoly.
