APO Telescope - ORDERED - Page 3

Astrod00d · #41 19-05-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCH

Hi Guys,

No-one seems to have replied to this yet. There may be some people interested in getting one of these once we have some feedback. Anyone care to enlighten us on how to order them

Cheers,

Well since you asked...
This thread introduces the product and vendor in China:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=31263
And I think this is the link to the vendor:
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroo...Telescope.html

The deal is, you send them an email, get a quote including freight, insurance and surcharge, the whole thing comes to around USD1110.
Send 'em cash in advance, then wait for delivery 25 to 40 days.

Dunno what happens if a) the goods don't arrive or b) the goods are faulty. We'll find out in a few weeks! Don't expect consumer protection such as we're entitled to from a local vendor.

Generally speaking, 'the better the deal, the higher the risk!'

Yes!! I've ordered one!

And I hope it lives up to the hype!

Cheers,

Rob

JohnH · #42 19-05-2008, 12:45 PM

I think I have just seen the same unit in the window at a shop on the N.Shore...local price $3,300....so

h0ughy (David) · #43 19-05-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

I think I have just seen the same unit in the window at a shop on the N.Shore...local price $3,300....so

where? who? and of course How, but no need to answer that bit.......

TrevorW · #44 19-05-2008, 02:07 PM

Remember the Chinese government shoots business professionals who are unscrupulous so if they don't meet expectations talk to the Chinese Embassy

h0ughy (David) · #45 19-05-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevorW

Remember the Chinese government shoots business professionals who are unscrupulous so if they don't meet expectations talk to the Chinese Embassy

thats a bit stiff???

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #46 19-05-2008, 06:04 PM

i dont want anyone shot I just want you early adopters to report the scope is here and it performs brilliantly so I can get one too

PCH (Paul) · #47 19-05-2008, 08:14 PM

hOughy and AstrodOOd,

thanks for the ordering info. We can't wait to hear the reports. I've emailed Gilman for a quote just now.

Cheers

prova · #48 22-05-2008, 10:11 AM

Been advised by the supplier that my unit is due for delivery by the end of the month .. hasn't been sent yet but they will send the tracking no. once it has

netwolf · #49 22-05-2008, 10:44 AM

Astro-Tech on the CN forums apparently have run out of stock and are indicating there maybe no further supply of these units from there source. I think though i did see two used ones for sale, one an AT version being sold on CN shop and swap forums. And there was another one similar to the AT being sold on CN Clasifieds and it indicated location is in Australia. I have not found the add again but worth a look if you want it. Seems someone is selling ther's. Perhaps a Protostar version, the price was ~1500.

prova · #50 22-05-2008, 12:21 PM

I may actually look at selling mine as I have another scope coming (different purpose) and might stick with that, if anyone is interested in the first brand new APO-triplet, feel free to send a PM and we can work out a fair price.

cheers

prova · #51 22-05-2008, 01:58 PM

Item now Pre-sold.

I'm sure the new owner will give a first light report.

netwolf · #52 22-05-2008, 05:03 PM

That was a quick sale

h0ughy (David) · #53 29-05-2008, 09:24 AM

well I got an email stating that it will be sent next week! anyone else received theirs or got a similar email?

prova · #54 29-05-2008, 09:28 AM

Yep, mine was the first ordered (from IIS anyways) and the supplier advises it will be sent next week and he will send a tracking number ..

Terry B · #55 29-05-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

well I got an email stating that it will be sent next week! anyone else received theirs or got a similar email?

Not yet but I'm at work and haven't seen todays email for home.

bluescope · #56 29-05-2008, 03:33 PM

I hope this doesn't go pear shaped for everyone .... mainly because if it all goes well and the scope is good I've already got the dough ... then they will probably have sold out or something.

I agree with some of the comments made by Gary Beal regarding PayPal having bought a fair bit off eBay ... the main criteria there is to check the feedback on the seller and see if other customers have had any bad experiences etc. A bit different to this situation.

FINGERS CROSSED !

Astrod00d · #57 29-05-2008, 03:47 PM

I got an email last week saying the 127ED would be sent 'before the end of the month'.
...But they didn't say which month...

Cheers,

Rob

h0ughy (David) · #58 29-05-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCH

hOughy and AstrodOOd,

thanks for the ordering info. We can't wait to hear the reports. I've emailed Gilman for a quote just now.

Cheers

So did you get the Quote? How much are they going for Now? The same or dearer?

PCH (Paul) · #59 29-05-2008, 08:35 PM

Hi HOughy,

from the figures that were being placed round this forum, the new figures seemed to be much much cheaper...........

Ha - gotcha.

Only joking

In fact the same set of items came to exactly the same US$1140 ish.

I'm desparately waiting for one of the first four to turn up and get first light. I really hope they live up to all our expectations.

Cheers,

h0ughy (David) · #60 29-05-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCH

Hi HOughy,

from the figures that were being placed round this forum, the new figures seemed to be much much cheaper...........

Ha - gotcha.

Only joking

In fact the same set of items came to exactly the same US$1140 ish.

I'm desparately waiting for one of the first four to turn up and get first light. I really hope they live up to all our expectations.

Cheers,

ok i nearly choked