Well for what it's worth...
I have just ordered a G11 through ATS.
I had been drooling over a C14 but because of the price differentials i think that when I upgrade it will be to a Meade 14 inch. I can still buy it from Australia and support local enterprises (which I like to do where I can).
It'll be a touch more expensive than buying straight from the US but a reasonable price increase...unlike the Celestron (which I'd go for due to weight etc but cant justify because of the price differential).
I'll be voting with my feet (or wallet) so to speak.
frank
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