"Larry G." wrote in message
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On Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:54:19 -0600, Starboard
wrote:

Hope all the fine folks here on SAA are blessed (if you believe in
that sort of thing) with health and wealth in the new year.

That said, I'd like to know from the average Joe (not the folks who own
stock) the credibility of some of these telescope retailers. Customer
support, return policy, exchange, etc...

1) ORION: (www.telescope.com)
I have first hand experience with Orion. Most agree they're top notch.

2) ASTRONOMICS: (www.astronomics.com)
A friend in my club (PASNOLA) warned me against Astronomics. His bad
experience was probably just an isolated event because Jan stated a few
days ago that he had a long history of good service with Astronomics.

3) TELESCOPES: (www.telescopes.com)
???????

4) OPT: (www.optcorp.com)
???????

Others?

Errol
www.pasnola.org

I've had nothing but good experience with Astronomics and Orion,
although it has been many years since I've dealt with either.
My personal preference it with Astronomics because I perceive they
are more intent on delivering what the customer needs, rather
than just what they will buy.

Cheers,
Larry G.

I'll second that...

Been dealing with Astronomics and Orion for decades, and have NEVER had a
bad experience with either... Nuff' said...

And in the believe it or not category, I've also bought telescopes from
Adorama without a hitch, and accessories as well, at quite friendly
prices... But I still would choose the previous two first... Probably
mostly a matter of how the sales folks interface with customers...

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