Sorry Narayan I missed that bit about you being a previously registered Astromarter....don't know how it's the first line of your original post. That is interesting though because I visit Astromart daily and haven't received an e-mail requesting/demanding $12...I wonder if it's because I was a financial supporter a few years back...either way you are right this is an odd surprise. I know that Herb York did put out an e-mail stating that Astromart will no longer be financially supported by ATWB and that members would need to support Astromart if they wish it to remain open. Its amazing how many CONUS members trade in Astro gear(Ad's in the 100's) through Astromart and don't offer any financial support.
I did ask a few CONUS Astromarters why they wouldn't sell outside the US and one of the common complaints was that overseas buyers have asked the seller to lie (put a lower selling value) about the price on customs declaration documents so the buyer can save $$$'s. I find this sort of request disgusting and unacceptable and if correct I can understand why they only want to sell CONUS Only.
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