HALF a telescope.

[bosun21]

Just received a new SW 10” go to dobsonian from @FLO. It’s unusable due to the front and one side of base is missing! I received two boxes on a pallet. One containing the scope and the other the Alt drive side and the driven base plates. No front or side plates. The handset was with all the screws and tools etc were with the driven sides. I’ve emailed FLO and I’m waiting for a reply. It came directly from OVL. Anyone bought one of these before?

Edited December 8, 2023 by bosun21

[bosun21]

I think there’s a box missing containing the other base panels.

[Mr Spock]

I had one of these a while back. The other panels should be between cardboard sheets in the same box - same sheets as the base.

I don't have a photo of the box though.

[dweller25]

It will be a great scope when the other bits turn up 👍

[bosun21]

No other parts were in the box. I’ve dissected the box thoroughly. I can only imagine that someone in China was having a bad day in the packing department.

[bosun21]

Panic over. I had a friend who helped me carry the boxes off the pallet and into the house. He also cut the straps and opened the boxes for me while I was in the toilet. He said that he only threw a piece of packing in the bin outside. When he told me that on the phone I immediately went to the bin and retrieved it. Lo and behold nestled inside what indeed does look like packing were the missing parts. I asked him “ didn’t the suspected packing seem heavy to you?”. He simply shrugged his shoulders. Now to assembly. Thanks.

[dweller25]

Alls well that ends well, now for some clear skies…..

 

[Mr Spock]

Never throw the packing away! Apart from the missing bits you may need it if it has to go back 

[bosun21]

Just now, Mr Spock said:

Never throw the packing away! Apart from the missing bits you may need it if it has to go back 

I know. I have so many boxes it’s unbelievable. That’s what I got for turning my back for a few minutes.

[M40]

Just now, Mr Spock said:

Never throw the packing away! Apart from the missing bits you may need it if it has to go back 

Agreed, that is until it's all together and you know that all the bits are there, after that the packaging is in the bin, let's face it,  it looks great so its not going back is it 🤣

[paul mc c]

15 minutes ago, bosun21 said:

Panic over. I had a friend who helped me carry the boxes off the pallet and into the house. He also cut the straps and opened the boxes for me while I was in the toilet. He said that he only threw a piece of packing in the bin outside. When he told me that on the phone I immediately went to the bin and retrieved it. Lo and behold nestled inside what indeed does look like packing were the missing parts. I asked him “ didn’t the suspected packing seem heavy to you?”. He simply shrugged his shoulders. Now to assembly. Thanks.

With friends like that..who needs enemies...😁😁

[FLO]

2 hours ago, bosun21 said:

Just received a new SW 10” go to dobsonian from @FLO. It’s unusable due to the front and one side of base is missing! 

 

1 hour ago, bosun21 said:

Lo and behold nestled inside what indeed does look like packing were the missing parts. 

We like happy endings 😁

Steve 

[Kon]

What a story Ian! The 12" replacement was quick! Looking forward to your planetary images from the new setup.

[Kon]

What a story Ian! The 12" replacement was quick! Looking forward to your planetary images from the new setup.

[Space Cowboy]

Glad everything worked out for the best Ian. I guess the moral of this story is to never let Eddie Hall handle your packaging 😂