Thanks guys. I learn so much here. Mike, that's a great packing job you've illustrated and I will keep that in mind.

Jim, if that's how much it cost for your cemented doublet, well, I don't know. I had some cash back then, and I won't say for one minute I regret spending it on the 155 EDFS f/7 and 900 GTO, but every night before I head out to the obs I try to catch Suze Orman on MSNBC. If I were to call and ask her if I can afford to have A-P clean this lens for me, I know what she'd say. DENIED!