Starman1
Vendor (EyepiecesEtc.com)
Reged: 06/24/03
Loc: Los Angeles
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5497907 - 10/31/12 03:01 PM
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Scope City has closed for business.
Lumicon is alive and well under new ownership.
I presume Parks has also closed, though its official status is unknown by me at this time.
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jsiska
professor emeritus
Reged: 07/12/06
Loc: NW Ohio
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5498140 - 10/31/12 05:37 PM
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I really liked the Scope City in San Francisco. I hope they can continue as a private retailer for astronomy equipment.
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johnlynch
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Reged: 02/08/09
Loc: virginia
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5552513 - 12/03/12 06:02 PM
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I inquired about a custom-made fiberglass tube, i.e., not a standard length, a few years ago and was informed that Parks Optical had discontinued the custom tubes due to the bad economy but had remaining stock. Apparently run by a father and son operation near Phoenix, Arizona because of California environmental regulations. At that time, I got a gut feeling that a company that stops production of a "signature" product since 1954 was probably in trouble. Also long time delay for shipping in stock items, but I wasn't in a hurry. Found out a few days ago that Parks Optical is indeed closed. Sad.
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Tom S.
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Reged: 02/16/07
Loc: Benicia, Calif.
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It's like the demise of Twinkies
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#5556842 - 12/06/12 03:12 AM
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I haven't consumed a Hostess Twinkie in decades.
Nevertheless, it's sad to see Twinkies bite the dust.
Same sort of feeling with Parks. 
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tecmage
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/13/10
Loc: Groton, CT
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5557892 - 12/06/12 05:08 PM
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Lumicon
Vendor
Reged: 10/07/12
Loc: Southern California
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5683942 - 02/16/13 05:42 PM
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I would like to clear up any speculation and rumors about Parks.
Parks is not out of business and is alive and well. Parks is currently going through a complete overhaul and renovation. Parks will emerge strong, powerful and continue the tradition of providing the best quality optics in the industry since 1954.
Marc - Lumicon International
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mikey cee
Postmaster
Reged: 01/18/07
Loc: bellevue ne.
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5684001 - 02/16/13 06:19 PM
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It's late in the 15th round and Parks has been knocked to the canvas. The count has begun. Will they answer before the 10 count?!  Mike
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Pinbout
Post Laureate
Reged: 02/22/10
Loc: Montclair
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5684027 - 02/16/13 06:32 PM
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I would like to clear up any speculation and rumors about Parks.
Parks is not out of business and is alive and well. Parks is currently going through a complete overhaul and renovation. Parks will emerge strong, powerful and continue the tradition of providing the best quality optics in the industry since 1954.
Marc - Lumicon International
are you aware of any unofficial time line? 
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rmollise
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Reged: 07/06/07
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Re: parks on the ropes
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#5684829 - 02/17/13 09:24 AM
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I would like to clear up any speculation and rumors about Parks.
Parks is not out of business and is alive and well. Parks is currently going through a complete overhaul and renovation. Parks will emerge strong, powerful and continue the tradition of providing the best quality optics in the industry since 1954.
Marc - Lumicon International
By that, do you mean they are going to start acually selling telescopes? 
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