· 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 Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 germana1 sage Reged: 05/14/09 Loc: New Jersey Has anyone ordered parts through celestron?       #4485001 - 03/30/11 04:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I need a dec motor and its like jumping through hoops just to order anything. Any help or opinions I would really be grateful. thanks Pete I know this is the place for answers! Edited by germana1 (03/30/11 04:27 PM) Post Extras:       Eddgie Postmaster Reged: 02/01/06 Re: Has anyone ordered parts through celestron? [Re: germana1]       #4485065 - 03/30/11 04:52 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have ordered from Celestron before. It was not exactly straight forward, but it wasn't all that difficult either. I had to send a note to Celestron using their Support web page telling them what I needed and where it would be shipped. It took several days to hear back from them to tell me the part number, price, and shipping. I sent them a check to the address supplied, and about 2 weeks later, my part showed up. That was maybe 3 years ago, so maybe they have streamlined the process, but this worked for me then, and worse case, it may work for you now. Good luck. Post Extras:       germana1 sage Reged: 05/14/09 Loc: New Jersey Re: Has anyone ordered parts through celestron? [Re: Eddgie]       #4485128 - 03/30/11 05:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks Eddgie I emailed them with the part #s now the wait begins time will tell. thanks Post Extras:       Jeff in Austin Pooh-Bah Reged: 02/26/07 Loc: TEXAS Re: Has anyone ordered parts through celestron? [Re: germana1]       #4485518 - 03/30/11 08:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I ordered an alignment peg from Celestron 2 years ago. I also used their support web page. It only took them about 2 MONTHS to reply, but eventually I did get the part. Post Extras:       germana1 sage Reged: 05/14/09 Loc: New Jersey Re: Has anyone ordered parts through celestron? [Re: Jeff in Austin]       #4485637 - 03/30/11 10:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm pretty fortunate that I have a spare mount so at least I have something to use while I waaaaaait for the parts to arrive. Does anyone know of another way besides the big C? Post Extras:       Eddgie Postmaster Reged: 02/01/06 Re: Has anyone ordered parts through celestron? [Re: germana1]       #4486920 - 03/31/11 01:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have had excellent results finding parts in the used market (the other web site). Just post a "Wanted" add. Many times, people have a mount that they are parting out for a variety of reasons. I had an LXD-55 that came to me with a bad handset. The seller comped me for the price of a used handset, but in the meantime, I had already bought another CG5. Rather than buy a handset, then repair the mount, and hassle packaging and shipping, I decided to simply part it out. I probably made money on the deal overall. Sold two motors, tripod, polar scope, and one of the worm gears (the other had a stripped hole). So, for whatever reason, people often do part out mounts, and you might be able to find what you need. Just post a "Wanted" add. Post Extras:       germana1 sage Reged: 05/14/09 Loc: New Jersey Re: Has anyone ordered parts through celestron? [Re: Eddgie]       #4486983 - 03/31/11 02:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   For now ill wait and see if the big C gets back to Me next week if no reply ill look for a used one. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 18 registered and 29 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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