Buy Local???

[TidaLpHasE]

I am using a Manfrotto190D Tripod with a 141RC head, it works well with my 9x63's, and also with the Canon.

All i need is a decent adapter for the binnocs, i am just resting them on the tripod until the adapter arrives.

Buying in bulk definately makes a difference to us at the cash register

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Im considering getting 15x70s from aoe ..

Is the tripod they are selling for $199 good value?

[h0ughy (David)]

well guys,

I think that the local guys do charge too much, however I know that they have to make a living. But at what cost. Take for example a Nagler, lets say a nagler 17mm. I have just bought one for $315US (around 420 odd dollars) from astromart, but I did consider purchasing a brand new one from Bintel. They wanted $625 AUS for it. in my books that leaves an extra $200 for the next purchase. Sorry I made the trade deficit worse .

I think Andrews has the right atitude and price for astro gear, things need to get a little more competitive.

I did however get a wonderful deal on two new eyepieces from Queensland Astrofest (Star Optics), and Sirus Optical would bend over backwards to provde service in the middle of the night. So sometimes the personal touch is worth paying for!

[TidaLpHasE]

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"Price....$199.00 less with binocular purchase"

</td></tr></tbody> </table> That seems decent value for money,and it should be sturdy enough for the 15x70's, 30mm legs should provide plenty of stability.

Originally Posted by h0ughy

I did however get a wonderful deal on two new eyepieces from Queensland Astrofest (Star Optics), and Sirus Optical would bend over backwards to provde service in the middle of the night. So sometimes the personal touch is worth paying for!

I have dealt with Star Optic's it where I buy my Pentax XW's from, at a good deal, same with Sirus gave me a 20% discount at AstroFest. Both venders to me are excellent to deal with and they will see more of my dollars.

However I did buy a Astronomiks UHC filter from Bintel their web price was $190.00 and at the time they were advertising them in AS&T for the same but charged me $198.00 minus postage which took it up to $208.00. I didn't say anything at the time as I found out after purchasing what they were advertising for in AS&T during the month I purchased it. kinda peeved me off really even though it was only $8.00 difference.

Personally I prefer to buy local for waranty purposes

regards