Carl, not sure if you have seen this thread
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=47352
But it covers a lot of ground on the high pricing of these scopes compared to US.
Ok i did some calculations quickly. Using this calculator on PRiceusa website
http://www.priceusa.com.au/order/?mod=order
The 8" in USD is 1299 at optcorp.
putting in a weight of 24-27lbs via USPS ( i have had a 8" come via USPS) anything biggher might be a challenge via USPS.
Adding return insurance.
We get a AUD price of 1983. Add 10% gst on PRice+Shipping > 1000$ should be about a 100$ at most.
No duty on Telescope equipment.
There are some otherr hidden factors that willl reduce this like the valuation PriceUSA legaly make for the item. Which i think if i read correctly is 80% of its actual price.
From 2100AUD with insurance to ship it back for warranty repair. Thats a 2000$ saving.
Regards
Fahim