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01-03-2023, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Registration for AP drawing soon
Astro-Physics just announced their release plans for their new telescope.
110mm f6 StarFire GTX (110GTX) Brand : Astro-Physics USD $6,750.00
Starting March 7th until March 14th you can enter for a chance to purchase…
Details can be found on their website.
I do not know how many scopes will be made (not sure they fully do yet either due to availability of quality materials).
Steep price and I need another scope like a need another hole in my head but I plan to register for the draw…not sure how many more scopes Roland has in him and FOMO will run high…
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01-03-2023, 04:36 PM
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I will put my name in the draw but I don't fancy my chances of getting my name drawn.
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01-03-2023, 08:41 PM
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I'd sell my Esprit 120 to fund that. Very nice.
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02-03-2023, 11:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney
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AP 110GTX Scope US$6750
Rings US $422
Telecompressor/flattener US$1,450
Shipping/insurance US$225
Finder bracket and
quick release about another US$100
Total US$8,947 @.64 AUD USD exchange rate = $13,979.69
GST and clearance fees around AUD$1,550.
Total $15,529.69 Aussie. Or something close to this.
There will also be a dedicated flattener at some point for probably
US$750-$850 = about AUD$1,530 including shipping and GST.
So total cost with all the imaging accessories is AUD$17,059.69.
Greg.
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03-03-2023, 06:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregbradley
So total cost with all the imaging accessories is AUD$17,059.69
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Oooch! FSQ-106 then? Or is that a similar eye watering event?
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03-03-2023, 12:16 PM
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Galaxy hitchhiking guide
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: The Shire
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregbradley
AP 110GTX Scope US$6750
Rings US $422
Telecompressor/flattener US$1,450
Shipping/insurance US$225
Finder bracket and
quick release about another US$100
Total US$8,947 @.64 AUD USD exchange rate = $13,979.69
GST and clearance fees around AUD$1,550.
Total $15,529.69 Aussie. Or something close to this.
There will also be a dedicated flattener at some point for probably
US$750-$850 = about AUD$1,530 including shipping and GST.
So total cost with all the imaging accessories is AUD$17,059.69.
Greg.
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Pretty close.
I think you'll find shipping to be around $USD670 or so.
AP pretty much only use FedEx 
P.S.
Anyone interested in a used FSQ106EDXIII ?
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03-03-2023, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward
Pretty close.
I think you'll find shipping to be around $USD670 or so.
AP pretty much only use FedEx
P.S.
Anyone interested in a used FSQ106EDXIII ? |
Their website says US$225 for international. But I can't imagine Fedex charging so little.
Greg
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05-03-2023, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gregbradley
Their website says US$225 for international. But I can't imagine Fedex charging so little.
Greg
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The shipping came in at $700US for my 130 last year.
David
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05-03-2023, 09:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJT
The shipping came in at $700US for my 130 last year.
David
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Indeed, I struggled to find a $USD225 international shipping reference on the AP website.......perhaps it was another vendor. 
None the less, $A five figures for a premium 4 inch refractor.....who would have guessed.
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06-03-2023, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Perth
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There is an AP175 EDF for sale here in Perth (29,950 AUD). It is more scope than I can handle but it does make the 110 GTX look quite affordable.
https://astromart.com/classifieds/as...5edf-re-listed
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06-03-2023, 09:00 PM
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You know.... I'd likely pay the price is it was $A.
But the price is $USD ($A44k or so)
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07-03-2023, 07:14 AM
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Oops, my mistake! That is quite a difference. Certainly makes the AP 110 GTX (or TEC 180) seem quite reasonable. 
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08-03-2023, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward
Indeed, I struggled to find a $USD225 international shipping reference on the AP website.......perhaps it was another vendor.
Yes, I had another look and couldn't see it mentioned anywhere either but they do mention who they use and one of those is Fedex. So that cost would be as suggested in the earlier posts.
None the less, $A five figures for a premium 4 inch refractor.....who would have guessed. |
That's why I did the work out so the actual cost is clearer. So it's a bit more than my original estimate. Add another $1000 so closer to $18,000.
Greg.
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14-03-2023, 11:43 AM
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Coming up to last call for those interested in registering for the chance to buy one…
You may sign up anytime between now and Tuesday, March 14 at 12:00pm CST. Notifications for an opportunity to purchase the 110GTX will be based on a random drawing from entries submitted within that window.
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14-03-2023, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Sydney
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wavelandscott
Coming up to last call for those interested in registering for the chance to buy one…
You may sign up anytime between now and Tuesday, March 14 at 12:00pm CST. Notifications for an opportunity to purchase the 110GTX will be based on a random drawing from entries submitted within that window.
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I got as far as entering my details last night but just couldn’t do it…I got the Quad for the 130 a while back so whilst I am sure this will be a brilliant scope, it’s not for me.
Good luck with the draw for those entering.
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15-03-2023, 10:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Dunners Nu Zulland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregbradley
AP 110GTX Scope US$6750
Rings US $422
Telecompressor/flattener US$1,450
Shipping/insurance US$225
Finder bracket and
quick release about another US$100
Total US$8,947 @.64 AUD USD exchange rate = $13,979.69
GST and clearance fees around AUD$1,550.
Total $15,529.69 Aussie. Or something close to this.
There will also be a dedicated flattener at some point for probably
US$750-$850 = about AUD$1,530 including shipping and GST.
So total cost with all the imaging accessories is AUD$17,059.69.
Greg.
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I'm sure the images will be worth it
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15-03-2023, 04:43 PM
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Entries for the random drawing are now closed.
Greg.
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