The ST80 was on the Deal of the Day sale at Orion twice last month, I
think, the Astro version for $175, so that might have reduced available
inventory. I wouldn't worry about it, most places don't carry a very
large inventory overhead when they can have more manufactured and
shipped from China in a week or two. I think the ST80 is neither too
popular nor out of style, but the sale probably reduced local inventories.

-Mark

pasadenacajun wrote:
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> I ordered an ST80 for use as a guide scope and for birdwatching, but
> it is back-ordered until the 27th of Feb..
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> Anyone know if there is a story behind this? Are these too popular or
> out of style?
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> BH
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