I just ordered a Zenithstar 70ED from there and am sort of wondering if I'll ever see it
It worked out to just under AU$480 including Aluminium Case and delivery from Taiwan. I did get an automated email saying order received if that means anything.
Sorry Chris, the FS-60 Tak meant a whole new line of adapters for me and I'm not doing that again. This thing presents a 2" hole as standard and up to 87mm (3.43") if needed.
I have had several orders from them directly. One I placed on a Friday arrived on the next Monday It likely takes longer to clear customs than to get here.
Even when shipping isn't free, it is very inexpensive from Taiwan.
I came very close to buying direct from them on the last scope purchase, but in that case myastroshop.com.au was so close to the price that I could bring it in for that the domestic warranty won me over. I did, however, get the Megrez 90 straight from WO back in 2008.
I did get shorted on some dovetails one time, but as soon as I notified them of it they shipped me the other one. I've never had any unresolved issues with them.
If the exchange rate is calculated at US80 cents for our dollar, the FLT-132 is $AUS1000 cheaper than the Andrews price. That's a resonable amount of money. Could be saved or spent on something else. Perhaps something for SHMBO to ensure a new telescope.
Careful Greg, customs can stop it if it's over AU$1000 and charge you gst and import fees not to mention your point of warranty being thousands of miles away on a $5000 scope. I'm sort of hoping they charge visa in Taiwanese New Dollars, not US, as the rate is a little better
If you use the greenpay link or whatever it is, rather than paypal, you get charged in Taiwanese New Dollars
I think my last import over $1000 got hit for a $100 or so processing fee, plus GST. Customs of course holds the shipment while they wait for your credit card info.
That is fantastic. I put an order in today for some rings and plates. It worked out even cheaper using the alternate payment method to PayPal, as well.
I'm so impressed, I'm scared I'm going to buy another telescope, lol. I'm glad they don't make SCTs otherwise I'd be in real trouble!
My experience with them was good if that's any help. I got an ex-demo FTL-110 a couple of years ago and when it arrived it was hard to tell if it had ever even been out of the box.
Better still, they followed up with an email asking if I'd gotten it and whether everything was OK. I've never had that before or since from other on-line vendors, and wouldn't hesitate to buy direct again.
I had a look at the display stock, but they did not mention weather they included a case or not. The new ones have a case for free. This is a very nice little scope and would be great for a guide scope for my WO 80 Triplet. I am very tempted. But in hindsight i wish i kept the borg 76ED, that was light as a feather.
Just orderdd a 70ED Zenithstar
