Pete:
Howdy neighbor!
Several members of the NHAS have experience with this issue. Reach out to them. Ed Ting is especially experienced with shipping as well as a few others. I seem to remember an issue with a Meade 178ED that made many trips back to the factory. We live in the Walpole area which is a bit of a distance from you, I believe. However, if you need help, the old man and I are willing if any of the club members cannot.
FWIW
Q
They would go out of center just looking at them.