You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Telescope Specific Forums >> Meade ETX Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 NewSky member Reged: 01/02/09 Posts: 28 Should I let UPS or Delta mishandle my telescope?       #3425492 - 11/02/09 01:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm going to be traveling cross country and I wanted to bring my telescope with me. I live in NY and will be flying into California so my options are ship it or check it at the airport. I'm inclined to ship it since I can insure it but I wanted to know if anyone has had any experiences either way. BTW I have an ETX-125PE with the Meade Hard Case. Thanks. Post Extras:       RonBurgundy sage Reged: 06/16/09 Posts: 252 Loc: Philadelphia Re: Should I let UPS or Delta mishandle my telescope? [Re: NewSky]       #3427649 - 11/03/09 03:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ship it so you can insure it... No question in my mind! -------------------- Kipp Ginsburg 8" LX200-ACF Orion 120mm F/5.0 Piggybacked Refractor Meade UWA Set [4.7mm-30mm] DSI-II Post Extras:       oldsalt Astro Philosopher Reged: 02/12/05 Posts: 8660 Loc: Pa - between starparties Re: Should I let UPS or Delta mishandle my telescope? [Re: RonBurgundy]       #3428250 - 11/03/09 09:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ship it. -------------------- There are no winners in war, only bigger losers. Jim Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 0 registered and 3 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Shadowalker, oldsalt  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 115 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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