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12840
It’s a shame that it seems he didn’t learn anything the last go round with this same recurring theme… one would think. This manner of doing business ...
Wes & Lou
martay6taylor
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Apr 1, 2008
9:02 am
12841
This has been an ongoing issue with Burgess... he announces great products and then when you want to buy it - nothing, nada, zip. I've tried several times to...
Warp
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Apr 1, 2008
1:24 pm
12842
It appears that BO is perfectly fine with the dollars made selling eye pieces and anything else is a passing phase. I have been a member for 3 years and it...
Alec Mclocklin
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Apr 1, 2008
2:39 pm
12843
I agree.  If you need something now buy it from someone else.  If you can wait and if it is really available buy it from Burgess.  His business is what it...
rchozick@...
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Apr 1, 2008
3:45 pm
12844
Finally got a hold of Bill today. He explained that he has been so busy lately that he had to "go into hibernation". I believe it :-). Bill may not communicate...
James McPherson
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Apr 1, 2008
8:16 pm
12846
Man I hope not!!!!!!!!! If I am reading the test results correctly that lens is terrible and star test looks really bad. The biggest problem is near the edge....
Scott Walker
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Apr 2, 2008
2:20 am
12847
James... Certainly glad you got to talk to Bill... unfortunately, that doesn't do alot to help the rest of us who have posted countless repeated requests for...
Warp
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Apr 2, 2008
4:07 am
12848
I'm not sure how to put this because I don't want to sound like a jerk but at the same time...some of you need to relax! Honestly, unless Bill owes you money,...
Trace Thomson
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Apr 2, 2008
4:34 pm
12849
Well said Trace. In a message dated 4/2/2008 11:35:36 A.M. Central Daylight Time, trace_thomson@... writes: I'm not sure how to put this because I don't...
rchozick@...
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Apr 2, 2008
4:43 pm
12850
Great post, Trace. -- Mike...
Michael Hosea
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Apr 2, 2008
4:48 pm
12851
Trace, thank you: You took some of the words right out of my mouth. At times, I almost want to quit the group due to ALL the whining and moaning about...
John Katrenick
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Apr 2, 2008
5:36 pm
12852
Great post!!!!! I agree. Relax...it's just a hobby and life is too short to be stressed out all the time. I got my Burgess 1278 and 1026 off the used market...
John Love
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Apr 2, 2008
6:57 pm
12853
I was on the group web sight and noticed that Alan's original post is gone. Did Alan decide to remove it? Scott Walker ... From: Scott Walker To:...
Scott Walker
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Apr 2, 2008
6:59 pm
12854
LMAO I've got tears rolling. Beautiful satire Trace! You hit a home run there......... ________________________________ From: BurgessRefractors@yahoogroups.com...
Jim Barley
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Apr 3, 2008
1:30 am
12855
Hear Hear!!!!! I've never had problem one with any transactions with Bill and Tammy. In fact quite the opposite. But then, I don't put unrealistic expectations...
Jim Barley
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Apr 3, 2008
1:30 am
12856
Trace, Well, actually Bill DOES owe me almost $100 and I've not been able to contact him for MONTHS AND MONTHS. I've sent emails and made phone calls. I've...
John Chap
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Apr 3, 2008
2:42 am
12857
Ok Here is the actual story. John bought a BV125 for $199.00 and I gave him a free upgrade to SWA 16 mm eyepiece (At the time the 17 mm WA were Standard)? 8...
burgoptics@...
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Apr 3, 2008
4:00 am
12858
One more think I just pulled the original Sales receipt John actually bought the BV125 with Free upgraded SWA 20 but changed to the 16 SWA before the show was...
burgoptics@...
burgoptics
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Apr 3, 2008
4:22 am
12860
Hi Bill. It's good to talk to you again. Let me say though: 1.When discussing exchange of EP's, I've always assumed I would pay any significant price...
John Chap
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Apr 3, 2008
11:48 am
12861
John, Look bro there really was no need for you to respond to what I posted since you feel Bill owes you something (that would put you under the aforementioned...
Trace Thomson
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Apr 3, 2008
1:49 pm
12862
I agree with most people here. Relax. Bill has wonderful products. He is a small shop but brings some serious hardware to some of us that can't always...
Jeff
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Apr 3, 2008
2:17 pm
12863
I agree with Jeff, "Bill has wonderful products...brings some serious hardware...". The Burgess/TMB 4mm Planetary...who can forget the stir that this glass...
Charles Cunningham
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Apr 3, 2008
3:46 pm
12864
... There seems to have been quite a lot of interest. Was the e-mail order address posted? (And if so, could someone remind me what it is?) I don't believe I...
J Gillman
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Apr 3, 2008
7:07 pm
12865
If you've ever spoken to Bill on the phone, I agree, he's quite a character (I mean that in a good sense). Loads of ideas and tons of enthusiasm! I can also...
Jim Cook
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Apr 3, 2008
7:28 pm
12866
OK Guys Here is some new information. The OIII filter offer will start next week and yes they will be $29.00. I will post an e-mail order address. Now about...
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Apr 3, 2008
8:01 pm
12867
While I have not been as active a member as many on this forum, and not as big a customer as many on this forum- and have not bought as many telescopes,...
Wes & Lou
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Apr 3, 2008
10:08 pm
12868
Any speculation about even larger sizes, like 175mm or 200mm? Sorry, I had to ask. The larger sizes work for me, particularly if you are making a doublet...
Jim Cook
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Apr 3, 2008
10:12 pm
12869
Me- I’d be very happy with a long f/l 150mm! Wes ... From: BurgessRefractors@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BurgessRefractors@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cook...
Wes & Lou
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Apr 3, 2008
10:19 pm
12870
I'm not sure that Bill will approve your suggestion, Jim. Over the years I have been told many things about Bill's business and products that I'm sure you all...
Donald A. Rosenfield
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Apr 4, 2008
1:23 am
12871
Bill, Thanks for the update. These look very good. What about the 121mm F9.8 Planet Hunter? Will this be available before these ED retractors? Any pictures...
Michael Cain
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Apr 4, 2008
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