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Originally Posted by TrevorW
Duncan I can agree partially on you here but not all retailers are the same and some don't make big mark ups whereas others do.
However if I'm investing $2500 on a scope and something goes wrong with it, mirror cracks in shipping, carbon fiber delaminate's etc then it's a one overseas.
If it costs a few hundred more then it's worth it for peace of mind IMO
Cheers
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and again Trev your right, with a big purchase i would always make that locally, for customer servicing etc. and anyone would be foolish not to do so, but i wouldnt have any hesitation of not doing so with something smaller. And your right about certain retailers, but that raises another point. I was looking at getting a Skywatcher ST80, as i recently bought from a sale on here, and its a very versatile little thing. One retailer had them at $350 with an AZ3 mount, another retailer had the exact same thing at $650 when i asked the price difference i was told "He doesnt have any in stock, i do, so if you want one, this is the price", then on the other hand its "support your local retailer?"
hmmm....
but i will spend the money here, i will make sure i do. as it affects lives and businesses here, so thats all i need to know.
