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rtomw77
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 10/06/04

Loc: Deer Valley, AZ

High Point Scientific
#5325086 - 07/19/12 01:43 PM

High Point Scientific has some items at good prices that interest me, but I have no experience dealing with them.

I found a couple of posts from several years ago saying they were a good company to deal with. Does anyone have anything to add?

Thanks,

Tom

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Gastrol
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 11/04/11

Loc: los angeles

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: rtomw77]
#5325112 - 07/19/12 02:02 PM

I've ordered from them a couple of times within the past several months, no problem.

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JoseBorrero
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 09/04/09

Loc: MI

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Gastrol]
#5325116 - 07/19/12 02:05 PM

I have order too, call first to verify if is in stock.

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Footbag
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 04/13/09

Loc: Scranton, PA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: JoseBorrero]
#5325133 - 07/19/12 02:11 PM

I've ordered a bunch of stuff from them. Most recently an 8" Edge HD. I called and asked a bunch of questions and they were very helpful. They are only an hour away from where I live so all of my stuff ships UPS and shows up next day.

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rdandrea
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 06/13/10

Loc: Colorado, USA DM59ra

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Footbag]
#5325151 - 07/19/12 02:20 PM

I recently ordered a solar scope through High Point. They spent a lot of time on the phone with me holding my hand. Good people to deal with.

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LLD
Lucky so far

Reged: 11/14/05

Loc: Ma..

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: rdandrea]
#5325213 - 07/19/12 02:51 PM

I agree Very helpful and friendly I have no problem recommending them and have many times!

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johnnyha
Postmaster

Reged: 11/12/06

Loc: Sherman Oaks, CA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: LLD]
#5325275 - 07/19/12 03:25 PM

They got my vote!

I just ordered 28mm and 34mm Explore Scientific eyepieces from HPS, they were shipped the next day and arrived a few days later. My eyes are sensitive and I had a little problem with blackouts on the 34mm. I called and talked to Dave and he let me trade the ES eyepieces back in for a refund towards my dream widefield, the 21 Ethos. Not only were they great to deal with but they were knowledgeable enough to understand my issue. The 21 Ethos was shipped the same day and is arriving Monday. So fast shipping, great customer service, and technical assistance - they are the real deal. Oh also they were the only ones that had those 68 degree ES eyepieces in stock.

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Don Trinko
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 07/05/09

Loc: Ohio

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: johnnyha]
#5325352 - 07/19/12 04:09 PM

i have bought a few things from them with no problems. Don t.

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Doug Culbertson
Post Laureate

Reged: 01/06/05

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Don Trinko]
#5325354 - 07/19/12 04:11 PM

Been awhile, but I have bought from them a few times and found them very reliable. Of course, if Astronomics has it, I tend to buy there.

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Trek423
newbie

Reged: 10/29/08

Loc: Lake Havasu City, Az.

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Doug Culbertson]
#5325465 - 07/19/12 05:20 PM

I have purchased products from High Point Scientific and Astronomics, both great companys to deal with.

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Al Canarelli
Post Laureate

Reged: 12/06/07

Loc: Central New Jersey

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Trek423]
#5325591 - 07/19/12 06:41 PM

I've purchased from them many times with never a problem. I even purchased from them years ago when they were at a different location and under a different name with never a problem (I think they were Pocono Mountain Telescope, or something like that). I certainly would buy from them again.

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Rfkstar
member

Reged: 07/11/10

Loc: New Jersey USA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Al Canarelli]
#5325614 - 07/19/12 06:55 PM

I drove over there 2 weeks ago the show room is the real deal, I picked up the sky q link, they had it. The place has some nice scopes. Some guy bought a mead super charged dr dreed it was a 12 inch monster Dave is the man for scopes it's real.

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JayinUT
I'm not Sleepy

Reged: 09/19/08

Loc: Utah

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Rfkstar]
#5325650 - 07/19/12 07:15 PM

Purchased from them a few times with no issues save one. The cap for my Pentax XW 7mm was not the Pentax cap but a replacement one that they had put on there, and it doesn't fit the top of the lens. That is my only disappointment, other than that, they've been helpful and great at answering questions and getting the product to me.

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mdowns
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 06/12/10

Loc: Englewood,FL

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: JayinUT]
#5325687 - 07/19/12 07:38 PM

Like all the other commenters. I to have had very good experiences with High Point and feel solid in recommending them.....The previous recommendation (Jose) to verify stock is always wise

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jrbarnett
Eyepiece Hooligan

Reged: 02/28/06

Loc: Petaluma, CA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: rtomw77]
#5325701 - 07/19/12 07:48 PM

I buy from them frequently. Never the slightest problem with them.

Regards,

Jim

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tomchris
professor emeritus

Reged: 12/22/10

Loc: Connecticut, U.S.A.

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: jrbarnett]
#5325741 - 07/19/12 08:18 PM

I bought a few things from them vis Amazon and, like others, had no problem.

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Ed D
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 04/30/10

Loc: Sunny South Florida

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: tomchris]
#5325744 - 07/19/12 08:22 PM

One of the three I deal with: Agena Astro, Astronomics, High Point Scientific.

Ed D

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Jim Curry
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 10/29/07

Loc: STL

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Ed D]
#5325992 - 07/19/12 10:53 PM

I've purchased a scope and several accessories from them. Good guys.

Jim

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rtomw77
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 10/06/04

Loc: Deer Valley, AZ

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Jim Curry]
#5326195 - 07/20/12 12:55 AM

Thank you for all of the replies. High Point looks to be a class act.

Tom

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gnowellsct
Postmaster

Reged: 06/24/09

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: rtomw77]
#5326482 - 07/20/12 08:38 AM

Quote:

Thank you for all of the replies. High Point looks to be a class act.

Tom

They're one of the outfits that does something big time for the industry...

Astronomics because of CN
Anacortes because of Astromart
Highpoint does a major display at NEAF
(other vendors come to NEAF too including OPT. I don't recall seeing Hands on Optics at NEAF this past year)

So these are all in the top ten in terms of who should get your business. I have a few others that I like for various purposes.

Greg N

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Lamnidae
journeyman

Reged: 04/17/11

Loc: Rocket City

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: gnowellsct]
#5327718 - 07/21/12 12:49 AM

i ordered a used (demo) televue power mate from them, shipped quick and packaged well.

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E_Look
Post Laureate

Reged: 03/06/08

Loc: near New York

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Lamnidae]
#5327769 - 07/21/12 02:31 AM

Let me add also that in the several times I dealt with them, it's been smooth, no hitches, and yes, they were good on the phone.

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Busguy
member

Reged: 06/14/07

Loc: Kentucky

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: E_Look]
#5328932 - 07/21/12 09:53 PM

Ok, I'll through my twin pennies in as well and state they have been forthright, honest and proactive if there was a problem or if they saw a better way to do things. I have to appreciate that as a customer. Good bunch over there.

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PCGuru
journeyman

Reged: 07/29/11

Loc: Bayside, NY

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: rtomw77]
#5330415 - 07/22/12 08:52 PM

I recently purchased a NextStar 8Se and 6SE from they. They are a pleasure to work with.

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Corky
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 04/22/08

Loc: Ohio, USA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: PCGuru]
#5331232 - 07/23/12 12:22 PM

I'm sure they (Astronomics) ARE a pleasure to deal with IF they have the stuff you want in stock.
I've never had the chance to find out.

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csa/montana
Den Mama

Reged: 05/14/05

Loc: montana

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Corky]
#5331265 - 07/23/12 12:47 PM

I believe now that Astronomics is in their new, very expanded building; the out of stock equip might be less of a problem.

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teskridg
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 01/15/08

Loc: PA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: csa/montana]
#5331409 - 07/23/12 02:12 PM

Highpoint, Astronomics, Starizona, Skies Unlimited, B&H- all excellent and to my mind equivalent. As the sponsor of the site here, then, I favor Astronomics, but the others all have sometimes been advantageous to me also. Tim

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kyle1234
journeyman

Reged: 12/02/11

Loc: Florida

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: gnowellsct]
#5562829 - 12/09/12 05:28 PM

Does High Point Scientific offer discounts/rewards program like Astronomics and Optcorp?

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Trondur
super member

Reged: 03/09/07

Loc: Maine USA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: rtomw77]
#5566927 - 12/12/12 02:13 AM

I've ordered all manner of things from High Point over the years. I never order "the good stuff" but I'm always treated like an important customer. I like them.

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Jim7728
Postmaster

Reged: 04/10/05

Loc: Stoop Landing Observatory, NYC

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: kyle1234]
#5567485 - 12/12/12 12:27 PM

Quote:

Does High Point Scientific offer discounts/rewards program like Astronomics and Optcorp?

They did one time, but no longer as far as I know.

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Pauls72
sage

Reged: 10/28/07

Loc: LaPorte, IN

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Jim7728]
#5567699 - 12/12/12 02:21 PM

They sell stuff on both EBay and Amazon, sometimes a little cheaper than their own web site. I have had good dealings with them.

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Doc Willie
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 03/31/10

Loc: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, USA

Re: High Point Scientific new

[Re: Pauls72]
#5567976 - 12/12/12 05:15 PM

I deal with Highpoint Scientific quite a bit. In short, they are excellent. If you call them on the phone and get Dave or Grant, they are quite knowledgeable. They won't try to sell you stuff you don't need, and their recommendations are sound. They support our club with discounts on stuff we buy to give out as awards, and give the whole club a discount day. The only negative is that they have had to cut back on their showroom hours for us locals.

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