How many Australian vendors, you know of, is currently selling ES eyepiece??

[David Niven (David Niven)]

Out of curiousity, I did an search and it would appear that VTI Optics is the only one, perhaps there are more out there!!
Do any members know of any others?
It begs to ask, why there aren't others?

[Poita (Peter)]

I think it is an exclusive distribution thing.

Either that or because ES sell direct and often discount that there is no margin in it for the local dealers.

[Richard Gamble (Richard Gamble)]

Extra Vision claims to be the exclusive distributor for ES but they have no ES products on their online store (bottom right) on their URL,

http://www.extravision.com.au/catalog/index.php

This is like a Ford exclusive Distributor having no Ford cars in their inventory!

[David Niven (David Niven)]

It does look like VTI Optics is the Only One brave enough to operate in this cut throat market!

[technofetishism (Nick)]

well, just got an eyepiece from VTI so they do actually have eyepieces

[Ian Flowes]

I made the jump and bought an 24mm and an 6.7mm 82D from VTI last week.
Great eyepieces and the 6.7mm box is soooo cool and funky!
Hope they are as good as they say.
Excellent service from VTI and I am one happy buyer.

[David Niven (David Niven)]

I have to conclude that VTI do have the Explore Scientific all to themselves.
It would look like, the margin is not attractive enough for others to venture in. Now VTI has added the TMB Planetary to their list and also the Pentax SMC XF....

[Wavytone]

Astro Optical Supplies had a couple of ES eyepieces on the shelf yesterday when I dropped in for a look.

[David Niven (David Niven)]

Check out Astro Optical Supplies.....No Explore Scientific eyepiece listed on their online store.....http://www.astro-optical.com.au/list...um=5&sort=name

Cannot confirm if they have ES at all.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

I don't think AOS put much priority into their webpage. Probably best to ring them.

[David Niven (David Niven)]

Ring AOS....they have non!
Also, no intent to stock them,they said.

[David Niven (David Niven)]

This is it!
I dare say, only the recent arrival VTI Optics, is selling ES stuff of any kind.
Others are promising to sell but mere promises are just what they are.
Thanks for all your comments.

[slowflow (Barry)]

I have purchased from VTI, they were very good to deal with & the only eyepiece that I have been able to try is good, 82 degree 11mm in a 12" skywatcher. Only on the moon due to weather, still waiting to try the 18 & 24 but that won't be tonight.

[Shamrocker (Aidan)]

Originally Posted by David Niven

Out of curiousity, I did an search and it would appear that VTI Optics is the only one, perhaps there are more out there!!
Do any members know of any others?
It begs to ask, why there aren't others?

The home page for Astro Petes indicates they are 'Coming Soon'

http://www.astropetes.com.au/

[Richard Gamble (Richard Gamble)]

Seen that 'Coming soon' door mat for the last 7 months and it is getting a bit worn!