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CJ,
If you haven't ordered the collimation tool yet I would be happy to sell you mine at a good price. Mine is the Synta made 1 that MyAstroShop is selling. It is in perfect condition. I have no use for it as I have the Tectron Tools Collimation Set and an EZ Laser Collimator. I would be happy to sell it for 70% of the new price (whatever that is) plus postage. If your not interested in it I will list it in the buy and sell section.
In respect to your barlow. I will agree 100% with Geoff's comments. Any optical system is only as good as the weakest link. Put a $20 barlow in a $10,000 telescope and you still have a $20 optical system. I don't know the Vixen barlow that MyAstroShop is selling but at that price I would almost bet money that it's made in China and of fair quality only, compared to the premium barlows. I would look for one of the Japanese made 3 element barlows or a TV barlow or Powermate if you can afford them. If your on a budget then the Vixen barlow will be a good option at the lower price level.
CS-John B
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