Advice needed concerning telescope supplier

[senpai]

Hey guys,

I was on the verge of ordering a Skywatcher Heritage 130P from amazon.uk (supplier: Picsio), when i came across a post where the guy complained that he received a used version of this telescope from Picsio. So i am doubtful about the quality.

Is Picsio a trustworthy supplier? Shall I go ahead and order? Please advise.

Thanks

[Grotemobile]

http://www.amazon.co...atcher heritage

I found this on

Amazon, by this supplier.

Dont know if it helps.

Steve

[Grotemobile]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skywatcher-HERITAGE-130P-FlexTubeTM-Parabolic-Dobsonian/dp/B005KIXM66/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373714992&sr=8-2&keywords=sky+watcher+heritage

[senpai]

Does Mega Deals UK have a better reputation?

Else, can you tell me from where I can buy it in UK?

Thanks

[AndyWB]

Mine came from First Light Optics - http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-heritage-130p-flextube.html - a little more expensive, but has the advantage of being a proper astronomy retailer.

[senpai]

Yeah, a friend told me about First Light Optics too, apparently they have excellent reputation

thanks

[Dennistutt]

Hi I would recommend avoiding Amazon and use a specialist supplier instead.

[senpai]

Hey Dennis, yeah, I think I will put in the extra penny... It will be worth it... I will go with First Light Optics itself...

Thank you for your message.

[Dennistutt]

No probs aspecialist will help with any problems and will recommend upgrades to eyepieces etc

[LukeSkywatcher]

Mine came from First Light Optics - http://www.firstligh...p-flextube.html - a little more expensive, but has the advantage of being a proper astronomy retailer.

I live in Ireland and imported one from FLO. It arrived in perfect condition. FLO have to be the best retailer that i have dealth with. I buy most of my gear from them.

The Heritage 130P really is a cracking scope.

[baggywrinkle]

Plus if there were warranty issues the you can have direct contact with people who know what they are about (FLO) rather than a call centre who mainly deal with books (Amazon).

[jaspalchadha]

Mine came from First Light Optics - http://www.firstligh...p-flextube.html - a little more expensive, but has the advantage of being a proper astronomy retailer.

very good also try opicstar. speak to peter, say jas referred you an dwill price match

[m37]

+1 for First Light Optics. My scope cost £20 more from there than the cheapest online deal I could find but one of the cable plugs was broken. Quick email to Martin at FLO and one was in the post that day, arrived the next day. Friendly staff who know what they are talking about was, in my opinion, worth a little bit more cash.

Cheers

[malc-c]

Firstlight Optics, Rother Valley Optics, Greenwich Optics, SCS Astro, and Harrison Telescopes are all recognised as being reputable suppliers. Personally I've done most of my business with Rother Valley, but have traded with the first three on my list and all provide excellent service

[Moodtastic]

I ordered the 130p from FLO and it arrived next day via FedEx. Good service.

[senpai]

Thank you all for your replies... Finally, I will go with FLO