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11-06-2008, 06:04 PM
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I HATE COMA!
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Buying from Orion..
Hi Guys,
There's an item i want from Orion Telescope but they only sell to American/Canadian residents only? Has anyone bought anything from them directly? and if so, whats the process ?
Cheers 
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11-06-2008, 06:08 PM
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daniel
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Macedon shire, Australia
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No, they refused my request - said i had to order thru local dealer
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11-06-2008, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Tassie
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Can you not get the item through one of the major US shops like OPT?
Or is it a Orion only special?
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11-06-2008, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
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I normally order Orion stuff from http://www.sirius-optics.com
They seem to be able to get anything orion.
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11-06-2008, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Old Bar NSW
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Try http://www.seansastronomyshop.com/
i've bought Orion stuff from him - good prices too
Bryan
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11-06-2008, 11:45 PM
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cheers guys, thanks for your reply. what i want is this:
http://www.telescope.com/control/pro...oduct_id=08881
I know there are better focusers out there but this is the only focuser which fits my scope. The standard base plate focusers such as the ones you'll find in GSO's don't fit.
Ive been searching around and the only place which sells them are direct from Orion or Amazon which refers you back to Orion.
Don't know if i can trust www.boxvoyage.com .....
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12-06-2008, 12:10 AM
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Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
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I queried one of them from sirius optics and they quoted over AU$300. But they could get them.
[edit]
That price may have been with motor focus, can't remeber.
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12-06-2008, 07:30 AM
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Location: Ruse, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EzyStyles
I know there are better focusers out there but this is the only focuser which fits my scope. The standard base plate focusers such as the ones you'll find in GSO's don't fit.
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Have you looked at JMI? They custom make base-plates for the diameter of the telescope.
http://www.jmitelescopes.com/buy_ev.htm
Cheers
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12-06-2008, 07:55 AM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EzyStyles
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Absolutely you can Eric. I'll vouch for them without hesitation. We have bought plenty of (even bulky) stuff through them and it has all arrived on time and on budget every time. They are great to deal with and he's an Aussie to boot.
Last edited by Omaroo; 12-06-2008 at 08:30 AM.
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12-06-2008, 08:58 AM
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Compulsive Tinkerer
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Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
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You could get the same baseplate effect by modifying a GSO focuser plate with a file if you took your time. If that is the reason to go with Orion and its is causing grief then it would be worth having a look at either getting one modified at a workshop or doing it yourself.
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12-06-2008, 09:56 AM
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Plays well with others!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ridgefield CT USA
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I know that Bintel also stock some Orion gear selectively...you might give them a ring and see about pricing etc.
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12-06-2008, 12:39 PM
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Location: Kenmore Hills, Brisbane, QLD
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Hi Eric,
I bought once from orion but not directly. I asked my friend in USA for permission to give his address and he redirected it to me after he received it.
So if you have some firends there who can do the same that will solve this problem.
cheers,
Mike
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12-06-2008, 06:44 PM
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Phoenix has landed
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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www.boxvoyage.com
The website mentions that the largest box size is 18x12x12 inches. I take it from your post that they can in fact do larger items on request. Is this the case? What's the max size have you used them for?
Regards,
Nick.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Omaroo
Absolutely you can Eric. I'll vouch for them without hesitation. We have bought plenty of (even bulky) stuff through them and it has all arrived on time and on budget every time. They are great to deal with and he's an Aussie to boot.
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12-06-2008, 06:54 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chippy
The website mentions that the largest box size is 18x12x12 inches. I take it from your post that they can in fact do larger items on request. Is this the case? What's the max size have you used them for?
Regards,
Nick.
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G'Day Nick
Yup - He (Aaron) goes out and gets quotes when boxes are bigger than that.
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12-06-2008, 11:52 PM
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Waiting for next electron
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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G'day
You might like to try MoonLite as well. They will custom machine anything by request. Great workmanship as well.
Cheers
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13-06-2008, 12:33 PM
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The Wanderer
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Location: Dumaguete Philippines
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Actually they will sell directly to any nationality, but they won't ship overseas. I have a friend who travels to California so he picks stuff up for me. There are some good retailers who charge same price as Orion and do ship over seas. OPT comes to mind.
Brian
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