That kind of experience will rot your socks...sorry you're having such a bad
time with Celestron. I've had a lot of experiences with Celestron and most
was good. However, every once in a while you get a poor experience with
Celestron which makes you realize that, much like Meade, Celestron is
certainly not above putting the screws to you. Unfortunately, there's not
much you can do except wait. Hope it's not too long for you.

Al


"Ted Wilson" wrote in message
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Okay, here's my sob story. I received my Celestron Nexstar 8i with the
Starbright SLT coating over a month ago, and the hand controller (HC) was
a
turkey. I sent it back and am still waiting for a replacement. I called
service and they tell me the things are backordered until........well they
don't know.

Anyhow, I think it stinks that I plunked down $1,500 for a new scope, and
it
still hasn't seen first light.

Has anyone else had similar experiences with Celestron? I read on
previous
posts that they were a good company as far as customer service was
concered,
but I "ain't" seeing it. I'm thinking they could just yank a controller
off
another scope or something. I don't want to go through the hassle of
sending the whole scope back.

I sold my 4.5" equatoria and 8" dob for this thing, and I am not happy.