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Originally Posted by glend
Be aware of the shipping and inbound (GST) as it will be stopped by customs. It may seem a great bargain but think of these hidden expenses, plus any warranty issues (Who covers this and where does it have to be sent).
Investigate the Alibaba retailer, as the product may actually be a 'B' grade stock dumped by the factory after failing to meet export QA standards. Just because it is badged as Celestron does not mean it is the same scope as that sold by Teleskop Express, or Celestron USA.
I suggest you ask your questions on the Cloudy Nights (USA) astro forum, where Celestron products are very popular and There is a highly developed factory owned distribution network.
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Thanks so much for this insight. I had considered the potential of being issued a counterfeit scope but not one that doesn’t meet quality control. This is a very real concern.
For the sake of waiting 3 months and saving $300 I’ve decided to hold off and wait for my Australian reseller to come through. At least they will be my port of call for all warranty issues etc.
If it’s too good to be true it usually is.