On 10/4/11, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
Yes, they do offer one, and if you were to get on the list today someday maybe ten years from now they might give you a call and see if you are still interested. Or they might say "we aren't making them any more, would you like to be put on the end of another list"? This is what happened to someone on this mailing list. Care to guess who? Steve
You have to remember that many (if not MOST) "commercial" telescope suppliers fall into the "cottage industry" category. Either that, or they are sidelines for when the maker's regular products (read: profitable and high volume) hit a slow period. You are at the seller's mercy. You'll get your (telescope, part, whatever), when the maker has a (boat payment/alimony payment) due. Caveat Emptor. I LOVE being an ATM. ;-)