Sourcing a new Orion XT8i Intelliscope in UK

[Steve72]

HI Guys, I'm find it impossible to source a new Orion XT8i Dob anywhere in the uk. The Orion UK site is out of stock until November which seems crazy. Does any know where one could be purchased in the UK or even Europe? 

 

thanks.

 

Steve

[John]

Hi Steve,

SCS Astro in Somerset are Orion (USA) dealers that I know of:

http://www.scsastro.co.uk/catalogue/orion-skyquest-xt8-intelliscope.htm

[Putaendo Patrick]

https://widescreen-centre.co.uk/astronomy-telescopes-orion-usa-telescopes/orion-usa-classic-dobsonian-reflector-telescope/orion-4

Doesn't say it's not in stock - give them a ring?

[Alan64]

http://uk.telescope.com/Orion-SkyQuest-XT8i-IntelliScope-Dobsonian-Telescope/p/109948.uts?keyword=xt8i

Yes, indeed it is back-ordered until November; odd, that.  I would expect it to be in sooner.

[Peter Drew]

I've had one for a few years. Worth waiting for.  

[Steve72]

Update: Finally got my Orion XT8i from TS Germany. TS have them in stock and the delivery to UK only took 4 days. Very impressed! Just waiting on clear skies.