Company 7?

Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues. I
looked at their website and it reminds me of The Sporting News circa
1945...no prices, no online ordering. Do you just call and order? Is their
service good? Can someone advise...

Doink

Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues

Order it directly from Orion !. Join yahoo group for Orion 80mm ED and learn
how to square the focuser. or just leave it alone. it is just as good for
normal observer.

I got one frm the second shipment in nov or dec last year. enjoy it
tremendously.
Oh yeah. I square the focuser by using cheshire collimator for reflector.

\\Sofjan Mustopoh

Doink:
Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues. I
looked at their website and it reminds me of The Sporting News circa
1945...no prices, no online ordering. Do you just call and order? Is their
service good? Can someone advise...

Company Seven's Orion pricing is at
http://www.company7.com/orion/pricing.html. Company Seven does not do
on-line ordering.

Davoud

--
usenet *at* davidillig dawt com

"Doink" wrote in message
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Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues. I
looked at their website and it reminds me of The Sporting News circa
1945...no prices, no online ordering. Do you just call and order? Is
their
service good? Can someone advise...

Doink



As stated earlier, the prices are there. You can call them, too. Ask them
about their hand check.

They are local for me, so I get to visit them regularly. They are good
folks. A small business with astronomers running it. I would not hesitate
to deal with them via mail order.

Tom

I have bought a number of items from Orion----including two other scopes.
#1, because they are in California with a store, I have to Pay sales
tax---8%
#2, They over charge shipping/handling.
#3 I believe in supporting the retailer

"Sofjan" wrote in message
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Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues

Order it directly from Orion !. Join yahoo group for Orion 80mm ED and
learn
how to square the focuser. or just leave it alone. it is just as good
for
normal observer.

I got one frm the second shipment in nov or dec last year. enjoy it
tremendously.
Oh yeah. I square the focuser by using cheshire collimator for reflector.

\\Sofjan Mustopoh

Thanks Davoud! I'll call them in the morning
"Davoud" wrote in message
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Doink:
Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues. I
looked at their website and it reminds me of The Sporting News circa
1945...no prices, no online ordering. Do you just call and order? Is
their
service good? Can someone advise...

Company Seven's Orion pricing is at
http://www.company7.com/orion/pricing.html. Company Seven does not do
on-line ordering.

Davoud

--
usenet *at* davidillig dawt com

Thanks Tom...

"Tom Hole" wrote in message
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"Doink" wrote in message
...
Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues. I
looked at their website and it reminds me of The Sporting News circa
1945...no prices, no online ordering. Do you just call and order? Is
their
service good? Can someone advise...

Doink



As stated earlier, the prices are there. You can call them, too. Ask
them
about their hand check.

They are local for me, so I get to visit them regularly. They are good
folks. A small business with astronomers running it. I would not
hesitate
to deal with them via mail order.

Tom

#3 I believe in supporting the retailer

Anacortes carries Orion stuff. They are closer so Shipping should be a tad
less a day or so quicker.

jon

"Doink" wrote in message ...
Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues. I
looked at their website and it reminds me of The Sporting News circa
1945...no prices, no online ordering. Do you just call and order? Is their
service good? Can someone advise...

Doink

I've had very good experiences with them as well. Easiest way is to
just give em a call.

Tom Trusock

On 4 Jun 2004 10:34:15 -0700, (Tom T.) wrote:

"Doink" wrote in message ...
Ok, I think I'm sold on Orion's ED80. I read that Company Seven checks
things over before shipping and that they correct collimation issues. I
looked at their website and it reminds me of The Sporting News circa
1945...no prices, no online ordering. Do you just call and order? Is their
service good? Can someone advise...

Doink

I've had very good experiences with them as well. Easiest way is to
just give em a call.

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Peculiar website, in my opinion. I get the sense that you should take
a knee and beg for their service when dealing with them, but some
people seem to enjoy being talked down to.

Tetherhorne P. Flutterblast