· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements >> Vendor and Group Announcements Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Astronomics Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong. Reged: 06/07/04 Loc: Right Here Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech.       #2934812 - 02/18/09 10:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The phrase "good things come to those who wait" could never have a more perfect meaning. I thought lowering the price of the scope to $2495 was good, then $1995 came along, now we have an even more incredible price....$1395. That is not a typo...$1395. For $1395 you get the Astro-Tech 8" RC with f/8 Quartz optics, Dielectric Coatings, Carbon Fiber tube, 2" crayford focuser and Losmandy compatible D style dovetail. I know it has taken longer then expected, but a price drop of $1600 makes it well worth the wait. Mike www.astronomics.com Post Extras:       oldsalt Astro Philosopher Reged: 02/12/05 Loc: Pa - between starparties Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Astronomics]       #2934825 - 02/18/09 10:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   $1395 , that is amazing Mike, you are making this hobby truly affordable. Post Extras:       Talstarone Lunar Man Reged: 09/12/06 Loc: Pinetops, NC Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: oldsalt]       #2934956 - 02/18/09 11:45 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Theres NO Other Way To Say It: Mike You The MAN!!! Post Extras:       islandsteve11 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/08/07 Loc: World Class LP of Las Vegas Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Talstarone]       #2935167 - 02/18/09 01:52 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What Todd said. Post Extras:       Craig Vendor (Stark Labs) Reged: 09/16/03 Loc: Irvine, CA Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: islandsteve11]       #2935184 - 02/18/09 01:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ummmm... YOW! (The website still reads the $1995, FWIW). Trying to think of any reason not to pull the trigger on this and coming up empty... Craig Post Extras:       Astronomics Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong. Reged: 06/07/04 Loc: Right Here Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Craig]       #2935284 - 02/18/09 02:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I can't think of any reason why anybody shouldn't pull the trigger. The 6" is the price of a premium eyepiece and the 8" is well less then half the price it was last year at NEAF. I can't wait to get final pricing on the 16. Post Extras:       dtsmith scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 03/22/06 Loc: Lafayette, IN Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Astronomics]       #2935404 - 02/18/09 03:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mike, this raises a question - and please feel free to tell me this is none of my business if it's the most appropriate answer- but what gives? You announce a product at a price point that is drastically lower than anything else on the market, then during the course of the next few months, the price drops faster than consumer confidence in the current economy. Since I know nothing of the business side of astronomy, the size of the price drop seems curious, almost to the point of raising a red flag. What has changed? Post Extras:       MikeCatfin scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 03/12/04 Loc: NJ, USA Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: dtsmith]       #2935435 - 02/18/09 03:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Mike, will these be available at NEAF? Post Extras:       sctchun sage Reged: 03/26/06 Loc: On a rock in the middle of the... Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: MikeCatfin]       #2935458 - 02/18/09 03:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That is totally cool, but I'm waiting to see what the 10" specs and pricing will be. You're really making this hard. Steven Post Extras:       Astronomics Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong. Reged: 06/07/04 Loc: Right Here Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: dtsmith]       #2935599 - 02/18/09 04:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What has changed is the method of production and economy of scale. We were shocked by the prices as well. The goal is to get an RC in SCT territory price wise and we are getting closer and closer. I am all in favor of taking the time to get the price the hobby would like to see. Post Extras:       Astronomics Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong. Reged: 06/07/04 Loc: Right Here Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: MikeCatfin]       #2935607 - 02/18/09 04:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   We will have some at NEAF. How many is the question. We will have so much stuff for display I don't know how much we will have with us. Post Extras:       oldsalt Astro Philosopher Reged: 02/12/05 Loc: Pa - between starparties Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Astronomics]       #2935612 - 02/18/09 05:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mike, if need be maybe we can set up an ordering station at NEAF if stock there sell out. Post Extras:       Astronomics Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong. Reged: 06/07/04 Loc: Right Here Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: sctchun]       #2935613 - 02/18/09 05:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   f/8, Carbon Fiber, Quartz, $2795. The 10" and larger will be higher then the 6 and 8 for sure. The numbers are too low in the larger size to get really good price breaks. However, you are still at least $3K less then the next 10" RC. Post Extras:       Craig Vendor (Stark Labs) Reged: 09/16/03 Loc: Irvine, CA Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Astronomics]       #2935618 - 02/18/09 05:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mike -- if I order now on the site, will the $1995 price be swapped out before actually going through? Craig Post Extras:       Astronomics Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong. Reged: 06/07/04 Loc: Right Here Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Craig]       #2935714 - 02/18/09 05:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yep. Post Extras:       Emanuele Lord of the Ring Reged: 11/19/03 Loc: Brescia-Italy, and Iowa-US Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Astronomics]       #2935846 - 02/18/09 06:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mike, if I come at NEAF can you please keep one aside for me? plllllllleeeeease? Post Extras:       Astronomics Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong. Reged: 06/07/04 Loc: Right Here Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Emanuele]       #2935946 - 02/18/09 07:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   No problem. If you want me to hold one I can. Post Extras:       oldsalt Astro Philosopher Reged: 02/12/05 Loc: Pa - between starparties Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Emanuele]       #2935961 - 02/18/09 07:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Emanuele, let us know for sure if you are coming closer to the NEAF date. I'm sure we can do something for you if you are coming. Post Extras:       Emanuele Lord of the Ring Reged: 11/19/03 Loc: Brescia-Italy, and Iowa-US Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: oldsalt]       #2935984 - 02/18/09 07:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mike and Jim, yes, I will be coming for sure and attend NEAC as well! I will submit my reservation this weekend! Wooo WOOO!!! Thank you!! Post Extras:       tboss70 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 11/25/05 Loc: Missouri Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. [Re: Emanuele]       #2936012 - 02/18/09 08:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   1395 is a good price. Edited by tboss70 (02/18/09 08:19 PM) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 12 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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