Now compare these
Edge HD 8" about 2100aud based on 1299USD price from OPT.
GSO 8" RC about 2210aud based on 1395usd price from Astronomics.
Local best price for GSO 8" RC 2225AUD from ATS based on a recent thread.
Local best price for EDGE HD 8" ~4000AUD.
GB has the new distributor had any impact on the price? Fas as i can see it has not changed. And the new distributor is mentioned on Celestron's website and has been there for a little while now.
http://www.sheldonandhammond.com.au/
Homewares, Sportings and Giftware. I think we fit into Sportsware based on the binoculars image. Lets hope they can correct past oversights.