kysunlover
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Reged: 01/17/06
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I get the dummy of the year award for this. I took the PST out to the trunk of my car this afternoon for a quick peek before going to visit a friend. I had just found the warranty paper in the box, and I went outside with a bag of chocolate and I stuffed the warranty underneath the bag of candy. I looked through the scope, and then took the scope carefully and took it back into the house. I guess you know what happened.........I forgot the bag of chocolate and the warranty. It must have ridden on the car for a while, because I can't find it. I did not realize it until late tonight. What do I do? I sure would like to have a warranty in place on this in case of trouble. I feel like such a dumb %&*#!$%*!
  
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Howlt
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Reged: 02/14/07
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Maybe Meade/Coronado can just send you another copy of a warranty to fill out. They state that the warranty must be received within 30 days! The one thing they might have a hang up about is that there was a ship and receive date. The PST warranty that I sent out last week has this contact info:
Tel:949-451-1460
Fax949-451-1460
6001 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
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kysunlover
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Reged: 01/17/06
Posts: 561
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I think the warranty is only a year now anyways right? If so....I will not worry too hard about it. Plus it is 600.00 vs thousands on other things, so I will not get torn up about it and let it ruin the fun. Thanks for those numbers, I will give them a call.
Greg M.
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darkstar528
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Reged: 03/06/07
Posts: 7422
Loc: Hodgenville, Kentucky, USA
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That sucks...They should be able to help you...
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Blue skies,
Stephen "Darkstar" Ames
PST(#96038), VIXEN 8-24mm,CEMAX 2x Barlow, Thousand Oaks White Light Filter and a Meade Elec EP
CFI, CFII, MEI, working on EIEIO!
BAA Member
My solar site:
http://seemysunspot.com
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Jim Rosenstock
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Reged: 07/14/05
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Loc: MD, south of the DC Nebula
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too bad about the chocolate....
At least it wasn't the PST that you left on the trunk lid! 
As for the warranty, I'd bet a quick call to Meade will take care of it. (Well, maybe not so quick but in my experience they do take care of business).
Meanwhile, enjoy your PST! 
Jim
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kysunlover
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Reged: 01/17/06
Posts: 561
Loc: The Death Star
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Thanks everyone. I have some daylight now and I am going to walk down the road and see what I can find. I can't believe it would have ridden on the back of my Honda Civic for that far, but who knows? I did send a message to MEADE/C. last night, but I will call Monday sometime.
Greg M.
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smc89
Post Laureate
Reged: 11/27/05
Posts: 4711
Loc: Northern Berks Co. PA
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Hey kysunlover maybe this will help??? PST Warranty on last page
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Scott M.
Canon 40D, 50D & G9
Coronado PST
Stellarvue 80ED
Orion XT8I Dob.
Orion XT12I Dob.
Celestron 15x70
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Doug D.
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/23/05
Posts: 2050
Loc: Virginia
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but in most states (if not all) a warranty must be honored if proof of purchase is provided. Meade/Coronado may want you to fill it out (and probably to your benefit if a "recall" was necessary) but I don't think they can deny you valid warranty service if you are honestly within warranty period and can prove it.
I think is true that in California at any rate (good old California!), the manufacturer cannot require you to send in a warranty card. YMMV, however - read this NY Times piece .
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Hooville
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kysunlover
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Reged: 01/17/06
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Loc: The Death Star
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Doug,
You are right. In KY that is the case also. I have proof of purchase and everything, so I think I am ok. I will still call and let them know the situation (already e-mailed). I appreciate all the info. You all have been really helpful. I can't believe I did something so crazy like that. I got so excited about that Ha view. I love this particular PST. Seems so sharp and contrasty compared to the other two I owned. Ha is always worth a wow factor. I thought about taking it outside today, but it is too cold. I have only the Malta mount right now, but my DMK monochrome imager is fast, and I think I could squeeze a round off with the Sun in the field of view. I did it before with an old Meade LPI. I can't wait to mess aroumd with it.
Greg M.
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Doug D.
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/23/05
Posts: 2050
Loc: Virginia
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Greg - relax and enjoy the views through that special PST (and keep the receipt in a safe place!). Sounds like you got a good one. Hope it gives you years of trouble free observing!
Doug
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Hooville
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kysunlover
professor emeritus
Reged: 01/17/06
Posts: 561
Loc: The Death Star
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Doug,
I sure will. I put the receipt in the safe and all is well. I am so very ready for a nice day with just a little warmer conditions.
Greg
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kysunlover
professor emeritus
Reged: 01/17/06
Posts: 561
Loc: The Death Star
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Doug,
That is an impressive resume of scopes you have there. I am very envious of that GM8 mount. I have been wanting one for my 103 Vixen refractor, and anything else I might get as far as scopes go.
Greg M.
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Doug D.
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/23/05
Posts: 2050
Loc: Virginia
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Thanks Greg - I've been working on it for a while. Lots of back and forth on Astromart as well as some new stuff now and then. The GM-8 was a new addition last year, my first GEM. The good news is that they come up often on Astromart. I picked mine up primarily to image the sun with my DMK and PGR cameras - looks like you are on the same trail just a little behind me...
I like your Avatar - I've got one of those as well around same age. That is what its all about!
best,
Doug
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Hooville
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kysunlover
professor emeritus
Reged: 01/17/06
Posts: 561
Loc: The Death Star
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Doug,
They are the center of life. I think the wife and I are going to have another one soon. It has been the most fun and loving experience I ever had. I can't wait to share all this stuff with him.
Greg M.
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Doug D.
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/23/05
Posts: 2050
Loc: Virginia
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True enough! 
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Hooville
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