Meade series 5000, stigma busters?

"Rich" wrote in message

Of all the products out there that represent immitations but improved
immitations on original products, why would Meade be stigmatized and
others not? I remember a few people crying that the G5 was a copy of
the Vixen SP mount, but given the numbers of the G5s sold, most people
had no problem accepting it.


I think its because Al Nagler is a real person to American amateurs. That
adds a human dimension to any perceived injustice. With faceless
corporations its just business.

Ed T.