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Hi Peter , and welcome , yes prices are high here
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,,,,, BUT! , we need to stand behind all the aussie Astronony retailers mate !.
You want to see what astro gear is worth in NZ !!!!!.
Thank God all the aussie retailers send over there , one thing I suppose and they are way cheaper than the local NZ suppliers , but they aint Astro suppliers over in NZ , camers shops mainly .
Imagine the place without any ??? , yes they are more expensive but you are covered on every thing if it goes wrong , and it always does .
I hate to say this but what will you do if the 80mm Binos or eyepieces arrive damaged ?? You will be way out of pocket to send them back ! also will they honour a repair ? might be months ? Waiting , waiting ,, if at all .
I got a 2 inch diagonal from Andrews a while ago ( a cheap one ) , it arrived broken ( thanks OZ post
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) , 1 phone call, and I had a replacement in 3 days , they did not want the old one back even , took it on face value , I offered to send a photo of the broken mirror , but no ! great service .
I know its not what you want to hear and congratulations on the 12 inch from Andrews , but as I say we need to support our local people , it will be a poorer place if they start to dissappare because they cant compete with the internet .
Just think there is more to astronomy than saving a few $$$'s , the root of all evil
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I am afraid .
Clear skies and good luck on the new equipiment .
Brian.