Shocking state of affairs that Rick, I know Orion will fix it but still, no one wants to have such an arrival. Initially I was concerned about the packing but seeing these photos, that looks like serious handling neglect to me that no manner of packing would have helped
Orion must be spewing as much as you.
Hang in there mate, when the dust settles all will be forgot I am sure.
Enjoy the eclipse, it will work out, these are great scopes (when delivered intact
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Mike