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10-06-2010, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hahndorf, South Australia
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Originally Posted by leon
Yea he has always been evil,  but still one of my most new to this place friend. 
He dose this every now and then,  don't you Dougie. 
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Woo Ha Ha!!!!! 
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10-06-2010, 10:03 PM
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Craig
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dugnsuz
Really Craig? Where?
It was $995 at Astronomics on back order.
Looks a very nice 80mm scope.Doug
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http://www.astronomics.com/main/prod...oduct_id/TMB80
Get the Borg or Televue reducer.
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10-06-2010, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig_L
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That's bizarre Craig - they've reduced the price overnight.
That was the page I was looking at last night.
Craig Stark tested the WO PFlat 2 on this scope with great results...
http://www.stark-labs.com/craig/TMB80SS/TMB80SS.html
Doug
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10-06-2010, 10:09 PM
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Location: Sydney, Southern suburbs
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jeeze that tmb is good value
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10-06-2010, 10:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sejanus
jeeze that tmb is good value
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But, Astronomics don't ship outside US/Canada!
Baaaaaahhhhhhh!!!! 
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10-06-2010, 10:38 PM
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Craig
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Originally Posted by dugnsuz
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A couple of years ago when I nearly bought one, Thomas Black (when he was still with us) suggested the Televue for this scope - not sure which one though. No doubt the WO works fine.
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10-06-2010, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dugnsuz
But, Astronomics don't ship outside US/Canada!
Baaaaaahhhhhhh!!!! |
try contacting them. I had been emailing them about the 92mm tmb and they said they were happy to send it to australia for approx $100 usd.
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11-06-2010, 02:35 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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The reason for the price drop is that this particular model is being discontinued - that's what I heard from them last week
To quote:
" The End of an Era
http://www.astronomics.com/main/imag...004/tmb80T.jpg After a solid four year run the optical house that makes the TMB 80mm SS APO telescope has decided to halt production of that particular unit. We are limited to our supply on hand and have them marked at a price almost too good to be true....$699. Get one while you can as supplies are very limited.
Have no fears, the rest of the TMB line is still going strong and will continue to grow and thrive. It is just the 80mm APO that will be discontinued."
End quote
HTH
Cheers
Bill
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Originally Posted by dugnsuz
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11-06-2010, 03:15 AM
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Old Man Yells at Cloud
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Rockingham WA
Posts: 3,435
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Hmmm, decisions.
Should I stick with the 90mm doublet or go for an 80mm triplet?
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11-06-2010, 08:39 AM
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I just ordered the tmb 80mm as a widefield/guide scope.
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11-06-2010, 10:54 AM
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Ebotec Alpeht Sicamb
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sejanus
I just ordered the tmb 80mm as a widefield/guide scope.
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Do they ship to Australia or did you make other arrangements?
Cheers
Steffen.
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11-06-2010, 10:56 AM
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They ship here but you need to call or email them, their website isn't setup for overseas stuff.
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11-06-2010, 11:02 AM
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IIS Member #671
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
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Gavin,
Thank you for being the guineapig! Look forward to your report. : )
Congrats. : D
H
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11-06-2010, 11:02 AM
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Ebotec Alpeht Sicamb
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Ah, thanks!
Cheers
Steffen.
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11-06-2010, 01:35 PM
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Old Man Yells at Cloud
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Rockingham WA
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I've done the same as Gav, TMB80, not the Orion.
Hopefully they will hold one for me till paypal clears my bank transfer.
I was told shipping to Oz approx US$65 - $75
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11-06-2010, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hahndorf, South Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sejanus
I just ordered the tmb 80mm as a widefield/guide scope.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrB
I've done the same as Gav, TMB80, not the Orion.
Hopefully they will hold one for me till paypal clears my bank transfer.
I was told shipping to Oz approx US$65 - $75
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Well done boys - they look the biz!
Doug
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11-06-2010, 06:47 PM
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Craig
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Hey Doug, you mean you haven't ordered?
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11-06-2010, 10:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig_L
Hey Doug, you mean you haven't ordered?
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Alas the God of Sheckel holds me in low esteem brother Craig!
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12-06-2010, 05:10 PM
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Location: Tassie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sejanus
They ship here but you need to call or email them, their website isn't setup for overseas stuff.
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Interesting, they turned me down only a few weeks ago when I emailed them 
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12-06-2010, 08:01 PM
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Craig
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JethroB76
Interesting, they turned me down only a few weeks ago when I emailed them |
They mightn't ship here if there is an Australian agent, but TMB doesn't have one.
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