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[MER]

I have been giving the Orion Optics UK scope the CT10L a hard look am/ was interested in buying one.

I contact OPT Telescope (a pears to the US dealer there might be more I have not found them yet.

 

                                price list on OOUK site                         Price at OPT             Markup

CT10, 10" f4.8                   1700 lbs. sterling =$2,270           $ 2,939                      $669

CT10L, 10" f6.3                  1900 lbs. sterling=$2,538           $ 4,439                      $1,901  !!! ???

 

I called OPT about this and the guy on the phone thought it might be typo. that was 2 1/2 days ago I have not heard back. 

 

I checked a German dealer and he had the CT10L at $4,100.

 

Anyone have any idea what the heck is going on?

 

Want to recommend at 10" f6-f7 OTA of superior quality?

 

The CT10L is a nice scope and it is very light weight but not worth $4,400!

 

Thanks in advance

Edited by MER, 24 November 2020 - 10:07 PM.

[cuzimthedad]

If you're willing to pay $2,500+ then I would recommend going with a custom built telescope.

[MER]

If you're willing to pay $2,500+ then I would recommend going with a custom built telescope.

Thanks, who does that? I know of a few.

Edited by MER, 24 November 2020 - 08:24 PM.

[SeattleScott]

Part of the dealer markup is the shipping and import duties. You can order direct from OO UK. See how much it costs with shipping, add maybe $200 for customs and $50 for foreign exchange fees. If it is cheaper go that route. If it is more expensive order from a US dealer.

Plenty of custom Dob builders in US. Custom imaging newt builders are less common: http://www.parallaxi...m/products.html
10” model is $4,350 for tube with Feathertouch. Rings, dovetail, Finderscope separate.

Scott

Edited by SeattleScott, 24 November 2020 - 09:47 PM.

[cuzimthedad]

Thanks, who does that? I know of a few.

Here is a link to a recent thread which compiled a list of custom builders.
 

[SeattleScott]

Here is a link to a recent thread which compiled a list of custom builders.

These look like primarily Dobs. I get the impression the OP is looking for a solid tube newt to go on an Eq Mount.

Scott

[chakel]

Have you contacted OOUK directly? They do ship WW.

[MER]

Have you contacted OOUK directly? They do ship WW.

We have been talking back in forth. For the most part about customiaztion. I am pretty sure that I saw on their site that do not deal directly with the public anymore. I will ask.

 

Thanks

[SeattleScott]

We have been talking back in forth. For the most part about customiaztion. I am pretty sure that I saw on their site that do not deal directly with the public anymore. I will ask.

Thanks

That would be new. It’s been awhile but they were perfectly happy to deal with me, ship it directly to me and accept my money.

Scott

[25585]

We have been talking back in forth. For the most part about customiaztion. I am pretty sure that I saw on their site that do not deal directly with the public anymore. I will ask.

 

Thanks

They do deal with the public direct.

 

Teleskop Service in Germany also sell OO UK telescopes & export. 

[dmgriff]

Shipping cost is definitely a factor.

 

My VX6L/rings 1/10 pv with RACI and vixen plate cost 401gbp in 2016. The shipping was 184gbp. A total of 585gbp.

 

That would be 535usd and 245usd at the current rate (780usd total). So about 45% of my total price was in air freight to the USA and ground delivery.

 

If I had gone with premium US optics and pieced the ota together, the cost would have been more than the OOUK scope shipped. A 6in premium mirror in the US was easily 500-600usd plus secondary cost when I looked in 2016. That cost was just for the mirror.

 

Good viewing,

 

Dave

Edited by dmgriff, 25 November 2020 - 08:41 AM.

[MER]

Problem solved I ordered direct from them. Don't know what shipping will be.

 

 

 

Thanks, to everyone that responded here!

 

Clear Skies,

Edited by MER, 25 November 2020 - 09:24 AM.

[SeattleScott]

Rough guess $700 or so for shipping, customs and foreign exchange fees.

Scott

[icomet]

I have been giving the Orion Optics UK scope the CT10L a hard look am/ was interested in buying one.

I contact OPT Telescope (a pears to the US dealer there might be more I have not found them yet.

 

                                price list on OOUK site                         Price at OPT             Markup

CT10, 10" f4.8                   1700 lbs. sterling =$2,270           $ 2,939                      $669

CT10L, 10" f6.3                  1900 lbs. sterling=$2,538           $ 4,439                      $1,901  !!! ???

 

I called OPT about this and the guy on the phone thought it might be typo. that was 2 1/2 days ago I have not heard back. 

 

I checked a German dealer and he had the CT10L at $4,100.

 

Anyone have any idea what the heck is going on?

 

Want to recommend at 10" f6-f7 OTA of superior quality?

 

The CT10L is a nice scope and it is very light weight but not worth $4,400!

 

Thanks in advance

There's an OTA in the CN classifieds that would be nice in my collection.

 

10" f/7. Zambuto

 

Clear Skies.

[MER]

There's an OTA in the CN classifieds that would be nice in my collection.

 

10" f/7. Zambuto

 

Clear Skies.

It does look like an awesome OTA. But, i am trying to go lighter.

[SeattleScott]

My VX10 is 24lbs with standard accessories. Roughly 25% lighter than Celestron/Orion based on advertised specs. Granted you are getting the longer tube.

Scott