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[Bobbyoutback]

Originally Posted by UniPol

I see that Andrews have dropped their price to $4999 which is still about a $1000 more than buying direct from WO on ebay with the standard focuser. It is doubtful that Andrews would drop their price down to this but one can only ask.

I have had a chance to compare my TOA-130 and FLT-132 and found that there isn't a whole lot in it. I think the Tak has slightly better contrast and slightly better pin point stars (particularly at low powers) but the WO at nearly half the price is definitely a winner. Of course the Feathertouch focuser on the WO is absolutely fantastic. My Tak has the Feathertouch 10:1 pinion fitted but is still not as nice as the WO Feathertouch option.

The in an out focus on the FLT-132 is textbook perfect by the way so no complaints there.

Cheers,

Steve

Hi Steve , gee Andrews have dropped it again ' now $4699AU !

Pleased your initial star test was positive , be interesting to hear more after you give it a good workout , as you said at almost half the price what a deal .

The way our dollar is rising imagine the bargains by Xmas

Cheers Bob.

[UniPol]

Originally Posted by dpastern

I'll probably end up going a tak though. The 152mm WO is tempting though lol.

Dave

Hi Dave,

Now's your chance, I see AEC is selling a new TOA-150 for $12,500

Cheers,

Steve

[UniPol]

Originally Posted by Bobbyoutback

Hi Steve , gee Andrews have dropped it again ' now $4699AU !

Pleased your initial star test was positive , be interesting to hear more after you give it a good workout , as you said at almost half the price what a deal .

The way our dollar is rising imagine the bargains by Xmas

Cheers Bob.

Excellent price Bob but still about $700 more than the current ebay price (inc. shipping, Paypal fees and GST). Andrew's may get down to this price, you never know.

[Bobbyoutback]

Originally Posted by UniPol

Excellent price Bob but still about $700 more than the current ebay price (inc. shipping, Paypal fees and GST). Andrew's may get down to this price, you never know.

Yes Steve that $700 would buy a nice eyepiece !

The WO F158 F/7 & F152 F/8 are looking tempting at $11,999 .
What would be your pick ?

Also just gotta ask why you bought the WO 132 when you had the TOA 130 ?

Regards Bobby.

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

Originally Posted by UniPol

Hi Dave,

Now's your chance, I see AEC is selling a new TOA-150 for $12,500

Cheers,

Steve

Oh you're corrupting me. I'd love it, but it's a bit out of my price league. I'm only looking at a 4" tak, and then, not straight away.

Dave

[Kal (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by Bobbyoutback

The WO F158 F/7 & F152 F/8 are looking tempting at $11,999 .
What would be your pick ?

At those prices I'd still be looking Stateside at the TEC 160 for $US8800 (would come in a touch over AU$11000 with GST and shipping)

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

Originally Posted by Kal

At those prices I'd still be looking Stateside at the TEC 160 for $US8800 (would come in a touch over AU$11000 with GST and shipping)

That does look yummy. That said, a local Tak for a grand more is probably wiser, at least warranty wise.

Dave

[Bobbyoutback]

Originally Posted by Kal

At those prices I'd still be looking Stateside at the TEC 160 for $US8800 (would come in a touch over AU$11000 with GST and shipping)

Thanks Kal , lots of nice goodies out there , now I like that TEC 180FL

Cheers Bobby .

[Kal (Andrew)]

You might even be able to haggle with Claudio a bit more off that TOA price as well, as it was quoted for when the exchange rate is above 78. It is currently 85.

[Kal (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by Bobbyoutback

Thanks Kal , lots of nice goodies out there , now I like that TEC 180FL

Cheers Bobby .

You aren't the only one, theres alot of us dreamers on the forums

[Bobbyoutback]

Originally Posted by Kal

You aren't the only one, theres alot of us dreamers on the forums

Yep but what fun it is