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ballaratdragons (Ken) · #21 21-09-2005, 10:12 PM

Definately get a price comparison between him and the other dealers on the big island. Don't forget to get quotes including 'delivery' to the small island.

davidpretorius · #22 21-09-2005, 10:25 PM

I have been a good boy, I have invited Old boy out to my place to check the 10" dob via PM and he has also been invited to the new moon local get together.

I am going to sulk in my washing up dishes water!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #23 21-09-2005, 10:28 PM

sowwy Dave. Don't sulk, I didn't mean it!

davidpretorius · #24 21-09-2005, 10:30 PM

thats it, i am going to take up a new hobby......knitting!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #25 21-09-2005, 10:37 PM

"Where can I get good knitting needles. I don't want to knit DSO's, just Planetary stuff. I would like knitting needles with tracking though!"

davidpretorius · #26 21-09-2005, 10:43 PM

whats a dso? daily shopping outing?

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #27 21-09-2005, 10:47 PM

Oops sorry. Off topic!

As I said earlier do a good comparison on prices including delivery.
David Pretorius had his scope delivered from Sydney. He can tell you how much the delivery fee to Tassie is from Andrews. I think he knows Bintels fee too. David?.

davidpretorius · #28 21-09-2005, 10:52 PM

Back on topic->>>>>$75 for andrews, $200 for bintel

janoskiss (Steve H) · #29 21-09-2005, 11:05 PM

Why so much more for delivery with Bintel???

davidpretorius · #30 22-09-2005, 08:18 AM

andrews have sourced a good freight company, maybe also an insurance thing??

Oldboy · #31 22-09-2005, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

David Pretorius, shame on you!! Why haven't you helped out our new member 'Oldboy'? He is in Lonnie.

David has offered a visit to check his scope and an invite to a northern gathering happening soon

Oldboy · #32 22-09-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Definately get a price comparison between him and the other dealers on the big island. Don't forget to get quotes including 'delivery' to the small island.

Had an email at work this afternoon from the local camera shop. He wasn't able to get pricing on all the items I asked about (nod access to GS dobs)but he did give me some on Skywatcher refractors. Sydney pricing without freight in brackets.........

SW675 70 x 900 EQ1 $419.00 ($249.00)
705AZ3 70 x 500 AZ3 not available offered SW709 as a replacement (705AZ3 ex Sydney $249.00 assuming there's still stock)
709AZ3 70 x 900 AZ3 $440.00 ($299.00)
very interseting, it does pay to check pricing and shop around

Oldboy · #33 22-09-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by davidpretorius

andrews have sourced a good freight company, maybe also an insurance thing??

Bintel quoted $50.00 last week on an 8" dobs while Andrew's wanted $100.00 for the same size beast. Speaking to Lee he did mention using Patrick's into Tassie due to problems with previous rough handling from other companies.

davidpretorius · #34 22-09-2005, 10:46 PM

yes, i would suggest he will be buying from the same guys as you are!