[Rugo]

Thanks everyone for their comments especially John.

I am also toying with the idea of upgrading my scope by buying a finished mirror, as my elbows are now too old to grind another. However, when I do order my mirror I think I will insist on having a quantative report and just factor that in the mirror's price.

I will refuse to deal with any supplier who is not willing to produce documentation. Very few people would not by a fridge or a car or other commodity without some assurance of quality. Lets face it, a telescope mirror can be expensive but at the end of the day it is just another commodity being sold in the market place with certain claims being made as to its fitness. Let those claims be verified in a report that can be used in a tribunal if necessary.

I read Nick's post with some concern, as it appears that his friend was left with a mirror that did not meet his expectations. I hope he did not take it lying down and took some action to get a refund or a replacement mirror.

What can one say to a mirror maker who looks you in the eye and says 'trust me because of my reputtion' and then will not commit themselves by putting on paper the claimed quality of a mirror? For people like me it would be unsettling and like 'buying a cat in a bag'. Not for this little black duck.

Time for my milo and bed.

Seasons greetings to all at ISS.
Regards
Rugo