ken scharf
sage
Reged: 02/09/08
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the web site for Anttlers Optics
http://www.cloudynights.com/redirect.php?u=http://www.geckooptical.com/anttlers_opticshas been missing for a few weeks now. Have they gone out of business?
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rodney
domed in NJ
Reged: 03/08/05
Posts: 451
Loc: Asbury, NJ
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HMmm, Interesting. There servers must be down. Or something else has gone wrong. Hopefully they are still in business.
Clear skies,
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My Explora Dome construction is here:
http://www.freewebs.com/rodbo1967/observatoryconstruction.htm
Rodney
13 Truss
C8-NGT
Orion 80mm/F11
Extremely happy owner of an Explora Dome home observatory
and a list of goodies to big for this sig
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edwincjones
Post Laureate
Reged: 04/10/04
Posts: 4359
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this seems to be a common thread, only the business name is changed
not good for us,
edj
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n w arkansas
Binocular, Solar, General Amateur Astronomy
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rodney
domed in NJ
Reged: 03/08/05
Posts: 451
Loc: Asbury, NJ
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OK, I will ask. What is the new business name?
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My Explora Dome construction is here:
http://www.freewebs.com/rodbo1967/observatoryconstruction.htm
Rodney
13 Truss
C8-NGT
Orion 80mm/F11
Extremely happy owner of an Explora Dome home observatory
and a list of goodies to big for this sig
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yonkrz
sage
Reged: 11/16/06
Posts: 487
Loc: SW Minnesota
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Just talked with Scott last week,he is still in business,just redoing his website.
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10x50 Vintage US Navy Binocs
Two sets of 7x35 Binocs
Modified 12"DSO/GSO Dob
DBA Birch Base
Sky commander DSCs
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Jeff
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meteorite
Vendor (meteorites)
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Hi ynokrz,
Since you have just talked with Scott last week, would you please ask him why he has not responded to no less than four emails concerning my recent purchase of a 10" scope? He did not send what I had ordered and hasen't responded yet to any emails, including a PM here on CN.
See my reference four posts below.
Scott?
-Walter Branch
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GSO 10 inch Dob
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Tom Trusock
Reged: 02/26/02
Posts: 27299
Loc: Alternate Reality (TM)
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OK, I will ask. What is the new business name?
I think Ed means small vendors going out of business.
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There are two theories to arguing with my wife. Neither one works.
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edwincjones
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Quote:
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OK, I will ask. What is the new business name?
I think Ed means small vendors going out of business.
yes-I wish that I could have said it as well.
edj
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n w arkansas
Binocular, Solar, General Amateur Astronomy
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 21649
Loc: North Texas
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Quote:
Hi ynokrz,
Since you have just talked with Scott last week, would you please ask him why he has not responded to no less than four emails concerning my recent purchase of a 10" scope? He did not send what I had ordered and hasen't responded yet to any emails, including a PM here on CN.
See my reference four posts below.
Scott?
-Walter Branch
Have you tried calling him rather than emailing him? If his website is down, perhaps so is his email, or perhaps the emails got caught in spam filters, who knows. 
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Steph
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory 
HansenAstro | CN Member Websites
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Zebra24601
Postmaster
Reged: 10/09/05
Posts: 7198
Loc: San Gabriel Valley, CA 91770
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Scott doesn't answer e-mails. This has been a recurring sore point with a number of people who have done or tried to do business with him in the past.
So, yes, try calling. I don't know if they have an 800 number, however.
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Zebra24601
Meade 8" SCT w/UHTC * Celestron 100ED * Celestron C11 * Barska 15x70 binoculars
Meade LXD55 mount * Orion Sirius goto mount * Bushnell Voyager 4.5" Compact Reflector
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Dubboy
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/05/05
Posts: 2145
Loc: Northern Michigan
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This is the last number that I have available:
231-409-6865
cell?
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Don
"Don't worry about what telescope you own, or its quality. Just get out under the night sky and enjoy God's wondrous universe" Thomas Back.
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dave b
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 05/10/05
Posts: 2439
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that number comes up as a cell phone with service provided by:
Dobson Cellular Systems, Traverse City MI
kind of ironic 'eh??
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dave bonandrini
30" f/5.2 Dobsonian
President of GCAC
Astromart Moderator
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okiestarman56
super member
Reged: 04/10/08
Posts: 256
Loc: 36.9'33" N 95.23'29" W
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try 866-409-6965 for scott at anttlers
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305mm f/5 GSO 12" DSO
114mm f/7.8 Tasco 4.5" Red Tube
80mm f/15 Sears 3.1" Refractor #412.44540
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4 6305-A
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4451
Plenty of EPs? .965 to 2"
2 LPI's
Home made Denver chair
3-7'x10' light panels
yada yada yada
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yonkrz
sage
Reged: 11/16/06
Posts: 487
Loc: SW Minnesota
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Hey Walter,sorry i didnt catch your post earlier,ive been out of town,ive been dealing with Scott ever since DBA and him merged together,so from my experiance hes not the quickest to return e-mails,but he is still in business,and he always tells me to call anytime,and if i cant reach him at the time hes always called me back,1-866-409-6965.
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10x50 Vintage US Navy Binocs
Two sets of 7x35 Binocs
Modified 12"DSO/GSO Dob
DBA Birch Base
Sky commander DSCs
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Jeff
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Carl M
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/21/07
Posts: 681
Loc: Vermont, USA
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Sometimes silence is a message unto it's own.....
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Carl
JStar 12" Truss Dob w/Swayze Mirror
StellarVue SV50 "Little Rascal"
SV102ED
SV80(NHNG )
AT66 (Chrome)
GM-8
WO SWANs and TV Plossls
Lake Runnemede Observatory
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trever
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/18/03
Posts: 2695
Loc: North Alabama
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Says on the www.geckooptical.com website that they were now under Aunet Scientific Products. Is Antlers a part of them?
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Trever
Coronado PST Solar Telescope
Vixen A80MF 80mm Refractor with Porta Mount
Orange Celestron 8 inch SCT on AS-GT mount
Zhumell 20x80 Astronomical Binoculars
Orion Paragon HD-F2 Tripod
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okiestarman56
super member
Reged: 04/10/08
Posts: 256
Loc: 36.9'33" N 95.23'29" W
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Well both phone numbers no longer except messages and no reply to email. Scott we need you please.
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305mm f/5 GSO 12" DSO
114mm f/7.8 Tasco 4.5" Red Tube
80mm f/15 Sears 3.1" Refractor #412.44540
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4 6305-A
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4451
Plenty of EPs? .965 to 2"
2 LPI's
Home made Denver chair
3-7'x10' light panels
yada yada yada
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Tom Trusock
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Posts: 27299
Loc: Alternate Reality (TM)
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Says on the www.geckooptical.com website that they were now under Aunet Scientific Products. Is Antlers a part of them?
I doubt it - it also says: Aunet Pty Ltd AUSTRALIA Scott's in Michigan.
I have no idea what's up with Anttlers.
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lewdwig
member
Reged: 05/10/03
Posts: 83
Loc: Southwestern Michigan
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Mebbe this: P.O. Box 626
258 S Cedar St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Ol' Michigan's back to the Rust Belt days: "Last one out please turn off the lights". (I'll be here as long as people buy electricity).
Thunderstorms rolling in, hope this makes it to my satellite ISP (HughesNet).
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13.1" Discovery Dob
127mm Orion StarMax
70mm Orion Observer
66mm William Optics ED Petzval
KMart binos
eyeballs
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MrPeabody
newbie
Reged: 07/05/08
Posts: 1
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maybe a trip in the way-back-machine
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.geckooptical.com/anttlers_optics
will help you
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Talstarone
Vendor (Inner Planetary Products)
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Loc: Benson, North Carolina
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Thank You Sincerely For the Great Link,Mr.Peabody.I hope all is well with You and Sherman.
Its good to see you on board,and I would like to issue a Very Warn Welcome to Cloudy Nights to both You and Sherman.
And it looks as if the Way Back Machine is going to be a very useful tool.
Again Thank You For the Help.
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Todd C.
Celestron NexStar 4SE(102mm F/13)Maksutov-Cass
Meade ETX-80AT(80mm F/5)Achro Refractor
Meade ETX-60BB(60mm F/5.8)Achro Refractor
www.innerplanetaryproducts.com
Meteorites and More....
"Outer Space at Down to Earth Prices"
We Not Only Sell,But Also Buy Observing Equipment!
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CharlieB
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Reged: 12/11/07
Posts: 74
Loc: Southern NH
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I have been trying to return a 12" scope (two were sent by accident) to Anttler's for almost three months and I've been waiting for a call tag and also for the roller bearing that didn't ship with the scope. I have tried e-mail and phone. I did manage to speak to the owner several times and he promised to sent the bearings and the call tags, but nothing has happened in theose three months. This 12" scope is taking up valuable storage space at my place and I'd like to send it back to him. If anyone has better luck than I in contacting him, please let him know I need the bearings and the call tag. Thanks.
Charlie
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DSO 12" Dob
Discovery 8" Dob
Celestron C6-R
Apogee Widestar 127
pair of C4-Rs
Apogee 90mm RFT
Apogee 25x100
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okiestarman56
super member
Reged: 04/10/08
Posts: 256
Loc: 36.9'33" N 95.23'29" W
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I know how you feel. Scott is not answering to any thing. I've gone so far as mailing a letter to his home address. He made a promise to be there to support his DSO scopes with parts and so far, well you know. I also needed the roller base and the Baltic Birch Base, he even said he still had some. I don't think Anttlers will be back. Good luck Jerry
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305mm f/5 GSO 12" DSO
114mm f/7.8 Tasco 4.5" Red Tube
80mm f/15 Sears 3.1" Refractor #412.44540
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4 6305-A
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4451
Plenty of EPs? .965 to 2"
2 LPI's
Home made Denver chair
3-7'x10' light panels
yada yada yada
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Doug Culbertson
scholastic sledgehammer
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Quote:
I have been trying to return a 12" scope (two were sent by accident) to Anttler's for almost three months and I've been waiting for a call tag and also for the roller bearing that didn't ship with the scope. I have tried e-mail and phone. I did manage to speak to the owner several times and he promised to sent the bearings and the call tags, but nothing has happened in theose three months. This 12" scope is taking up valuable storage space at my place and I'd like to send it back to him. If anyone has better luck than I in contacting him, please let him know I need the bearings and the call tag. Thanks.
Charlie
If you are getting no response from Anttlers Optics and need to get rid of the scope to make room, I would look for the nearest astronomy club (preferably a registered 501(c)) and make a donation of a 12" telescope. Get the tax certificate and send it to the address you have for Anttlers and let him know of the kind deed he did for public education.
Unfortunately, this would do nothing to get your roller bearings.
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Doug
Midway, FL
Life's too short to drink cheap beer
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CharlieB
member
Reged: 12/11/07
Posts: 74
Loc: Southern NH
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Excellent idea - especially from someone who appreciates Chimay.
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DSO 12" Dob
Discovery 8" Dob
Celestron C6-R
Apogee Widestar 127
pair of C4-Rs
Apogee 90mm RFT
Apogee 25x100
Edited by CharlieB (07/16/08 04:54 PM)
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Jarad
Post Laureate
Reged: 04/28/03
Posts: 3850
Loc: Atlanta, GA
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While I know that it is frustrating when any vendor doesn't respond, if the guy has just had his business go under, declared bankruptcy, and perhaps lost his house, he may have other priorities at the moment than accepting a returned item.
It's sad to see so many astro businesses going under recently, but with the slow economy, it's easy to decide to cut back on luxuries like scopes and accessories. Anttler's seemed to provide good products and service for reasonable prices, I am sorry to see them go.
Jarad
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ken scharf
sage
Reged: 02/09/08
Posts: 393
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Anybody notice they are also missing from the list of vendors links on the CN classified page?
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ken scharf
sage
Reged: 02/09/08
Posts: 393
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Quote:
I have been trying to return a 12" scope (two were sent by accident) to Anttler's for almost three months and I've been waiting for a call tag and also for the roller bearing that didn't ship with the scope. I have tried e-mail and phone. I did manage to speak to the owner several times and he promised to sent the bearings and the call tags, but nothing has happened in theose three months. This 12" scope is taking up valuable storage space at my place and I'd like to send it back to him. If anyone has better luck than I in contacting him, please let him know I need the bearings and the call tag. Thanks.
Charlie
Well according to US postal law if you are sent something that you didn't order, it's yours (a free gift) so you can do with it what you want. Put it on ebay to defer the cost of the missing roller bearings, or take a tax break and give it to a club as was suggested. I'm sorry to see them go, they had some newt mirror sets that I might have bought.
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yonkrz
sage
Reged: 11/16/06
Posts: 487
Loc: SW Minnesota
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Im not sticking up for Scott,but ive also been waiting for his replies and scope,he finally called a week ago thursday and we talked for 20 minutes, and told me his situation.He said the scope business is still there, but he had just got his pilots liscence and has been flying customers to and fro,so the scope business is kind of taking 2nd stage,as its not his main source of income,i have sent many emails and such w/o response and yes,it is very frustrating.I was also waiting for a scope,but was recently laid off,so im trying to get my funds back,I told him all he would have to do is let everyone know whats going on.It would probably make a lot less po'd people.So his is still around,just hard to catch.
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10x50 Vintage US Navy Binocs
Two sets of 7x35 Binocs
Modified 12"DSO/GSO Dob
DBA Birch Base
Sky commander DSCs
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Jeff
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bruessow
sage
Reged: 05/31/04
Posts: 257
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Well said Jeff...
I am glad you shared that info about Scott. I am not sure what it feels like to have to give up on a business and seek other income, but it can't be easy for him. Perhaps that is why he has not been easy to get a hold of... it is not an excuse... just an explanation for why this lack of communication might be occuring. I wish Scott and all of his customers the best of luck.
We at the Great Lakes Star Gaze in Michigan always enjoyed having him as a vendor... he was also a nice guy to observe with. Maybe he'll make it again some day when things settle down
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yonkrz
sage
Reged: 11/16/06
Posts: 487
Loc: SW Minnesota
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Anyone have scotts address??send me a pm if need be,thanks.
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10x50 Vintage US Navy Binocs
Two sets of 7x35 Binocs
Modified 12"DSO/GSO Dob
DBA Birch Base
Sky commander DSCs
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Jeff
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