Gerry Gibbs Camera House ...

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

am looking at ordering something from WA and having it shipped to the ACT (although its in Sydney) has anyone used them? are they a reputable dealer? sorry to ask, i am from the other side of the world, and have never heard of them before

thanks

[rogerg (Roger)]

Yeap, I used to go to them for everything photographic until a couple of years ago. I bought my 350D, 17-40L, 70-200L, most photographic accessories and some telescope accessories from them. They did all our slide and film processing. They used to be Celestron dealers, don't know what they sell now in the way of 'scopes.

The main reasons I don't got there anymore is one particular service attendant which is extremely arrogant and we seemed unable to avoid, and to a lesser degree location, as I have moved suburbs.

They always had good prices, good advice which matched my research on the web, good in depth knowledge, and delivered on promises with respect to order-in times etc.

Roger.

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

thanks for that.

i was gonna place an order for a scope, but they want $300 to ship it to the ACT. and that seems a bit pricey ...

[rogerg (Roger)]

Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

i was gonna place an order for a scope, but they want $300 to ship it to the ACT. and that seems a bit pricey ...

Youch!! I guess they aren't geared up for shipping orders.

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by rogerg

Youch!! I guess they aren't geared up for shipping orders.

i dunno, they are a large operation, and offer free delivery in the Perth area.

I thought it was a bit out of order TBH, the original guy i spoke to said it would be shipped from Sydney.

seems a bit out of order to me

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

sorted ...

the other half bought me a Skywatcher 12" collapsible dob.

$1150 including shipping.

[astronut (John)]

Duncan,
You'll be amazed with the images a 12" scope gives you.
A friend of mine has that scope and it works very well.
Congratulations!!
You have a very generous other half!!

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by astronut

Duncan,
You'll be amazed with the images a 12" scope gives you.
A friend of mine has that scope and it works very well.
Congratulations!!
You have a very generous other half!!

yeah, i guess i am gonna have to put out to keep her happy !!



yeah, i was using a 12" F5 scope at the weekend, and a 16" F4.5 at the weekend thanks to some very kind people, and the views from both where excellent.

I was recently looking for a 'scope, but there has been trouble with my job, where buying a scope was put on hold, but my good lady enjoys viewing as well, and here we are. i did some reviews on this, and they all rave about it, the cheapest price i could find for this was $1500-$1900 so i am well pleased on the price.