Keith Rickard wrote:
>
> Jack
>
> >I predict you will at some time grow into a more
> >heavy-duty telescope once you have used the LX10 to overcome the
> >beginner's learning curve.
>
> No doubt you will be right. It will probably happen immediately if I ever
> moved out of town! But a restricting factor of upgrading in the UK is the
> cost. Astronomical suppliers in this country seem to believe that US$1 =
> UK£1, and not US$1.65 = UK£1 per the stock market. Consequently we're paying
> well over the odds (about 60% more!) compared to you lucky quys in the
> States! It probably might be cheaper to fly over to the States and bring
> back an LX200 with me (if I don't get caught paying the duty)!
>
> Keith Rickard
> http://www.korner.freeserve.co.uk/lx10.htm


Keith

Paying over the odds is norm here in the UK. I checked out bring in
items from the states. Duty is 4.7% on telescopes BUT don't forget the
17.5% Value Added Tax on top of every thing. Which somebodys friend
Maggy Thather brought in.

I just unpacked my new LX200 and it works like a charm. (so far) Bought
it here in Old Blighty due to warranty conditions.

John

"The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes."

Clear skys WHEN???

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