I noticed going through the links page that the scythe of time has taken many of the astro shops listed, and even the few remaining have far less range than they used to have. Whether it was Covid, a decline in amateur astronomers (visual is probably heading to being as popular as stamp collecting
. ), supply problems or even strong overseas competition I do not know. It probably does not matter. Maybe just too many tyre kickers!
I kind of miss being able to browse the ranges though and order from Australia.
Regards.