Antares 7mm ortho SALES - Draw your own conclusions

The Sky Instruments (the Antares product supplier) website reads for
this item:

"The Orthoscopic eyepiece is a legend in planetary observing. This
4-element design incorporates a triplet field lens for reduced
aberration, and with internal mulitcoating achieves images of the
highest contrast. Slip-on rubber eyeshield is standard, and the
barrels are of course threaded for the stand filters so necessary for
discerning fine planetary detail. This 40 degree design will work well
in any design higher than f/5 and is available in high power focal
lengths only because that's what orthoscopics are for!"

The Oceanside Photo & Telescope (reseller) website reads verbatim:

"The Orthoscopic eyepiece is a legend in planetary observing. This
4-element design incorporates a triplet field lens for reduced
aberration, and with internal mulitcoating achieves images of the
highest contrast. Slip-on rubber eyeshield is standard, and the
barrels are of course threaded for the filters so necessary for
discerning fine planetary detail. This 40º design will work well in
any design higher than f/5 and is available in high power focal
lengths only because that's what orthoscopics are for!"

Price $49.95

Note: A standard return for refund policy applies with the above
reseller.


Now...The Scopestuff (reseller) website reads:

"Great for planetary and lunar views, these classic Abbe Orthoscopic
eyepieces have a 45 degree field of view and good eye relief with
excellent color correction and sharpness. Four element design,
fully multicoated, threaded for 1.25" filters. From Japan."

Price $56.00

Note: NO return policy is offered by this reseller (only an
exchange!).

Did you catch the discrepancies in AFOV specification and level of
coatings quality stated for this *same item* offered on the Scopestuff
page??

Draw your own conclusion which reseller is telling the truth about the
product! Draw your own conclusion which reseller is on the up and up
with you on an acceptable return policy for potentially unacceptable
goods!!

Hoping this is enlightening.

Clear skies,
Pete
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