[Harb]

Hi is it just me or is trying to get things related to astronomy becoming a hassle.
I won't name any particular store, because they are all the same!!! (in Sydney anyway)
It seems simple items are always "on order" or "we are waitng for a shipment" etc etc........very frustrating.
I have been told by 2 different businesses a month ago a simple item would be here this month, only to be now told, "sorry it is on order and will be maybe a month" !!
This is not intended to be a flame out for the various shops, but I was wondering if I would be better to shop offshore as I do with all my work stuff, as I know for sure it would be heaps faster, and most of the time cheaper.
Is astronomy on a downcline in Aust, or are the shops just slack and only like to order items, not stock them to reduce overheads ?

cheers
John