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Originally Posted by Nikolas
So why are the retailers not kicking up a real stink? Why do the retailers let the wholesalers and distributors get away with gouging?
Why are the retailer so gutless?
Same applies for Orion products as well.
Seriously is there no retailers association going after these distributors and importers?
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Simply put, retailers in Australia ARE standing up to Celestron, as are some consumers, like me. I didn't just moan about this situation, I have written to Celestron about this on a number of occasions, particularly about not being able to buy from another country because the Australian distributor won't stock some accessories. Celestron appears not to care, but then I am only one voice. Maybe if everyone wrote to them they might listen?
The fact remains, that the serious end of the Celestron's Australian market remains quite small whereas the smaller (cheaper) end of the market sells considerably more.
Despite that, many retailers in Australia are moving away from Celestron, as did the past distributor. The only retailer that I am aware that actually has stock of Celestron now appears to BTOW, although he doesn't appear to stock all models. His prices are not as high as some I have seen. But then, that doesn't affect me, as I already have my Celestron and I paid much more than they are now. I bought mine when the Aussie dollar was "way" lower than it is now. I think at the time the Aussie dollar was only buying about 65 cents US.
When the Aussie dollar drops below parity, and it will, the situation will become much worse. So, get in now while you can. I am, as I have already ordered a new scope and accessories whilst the Australian dollar is high.
Cheers Peter