Need help from Czech/Slovak members - Meopta part

[denishr]

Hi,

It's been a long time since I last posted on RFF, but this is still the best place to ask for help 🙂

Anyway, I'm having a bit of a problem locating an accessory for my Meopta enlarger - Magnifax 4 - I need the fine focus knob - the one which allows VERY fine focus on the Magnifax.

On Meopta Web site it's called "Focusing micromotion device", and can be seen HERE.

I've located those knobs in various shops in Germany and UK, but the shipping costs the sellers/shops are asking are extremely high 🙁

So, if anyone in Prague or thereabouts (or perhaps in Slovakia?) can purchase this little knob for me and send it by the cheapest mail possible, I'll be eternally in your debt 🙂

I can send the payment in cash or send the payment in EUR to your IBAN account, if you prefer that...

Thanks in advance for any help...

Denis

 

[traveller]

I do order at Fotoimpex in the mid to the end of January so no shipping costs to my home would apply. The price is € 21,90

Shipping costs to Croatia are:

not insured and no tracking: € 8,60
insured and tracking: € 30,- :bang:
If the size fits (max. LxDxH 900 mm) I could send it as a letter: €4,50
Signed delivery (extra): 2,05

Hope this helps if you have the time

 

[denishr]

Hope this helps if you have the time

Thanks John! - if no Czech member comes forward, I'll let you know..

Yup, shipping from Germany to Croatia - 30 EUR!!! 🙁
(about 50% more than the item is worth.....)

 

[traveller]

I don't know the size of the item but I think it would be possible to send it as a signed letter. I have a Opemus 6a and I don't think this fine focusing knob is much larger than mine so a signed letter should fit.

If you can't get it earlier send me a PM until the 10th of January and I will get it with my next order.

Kind regards

 

[FPjohn]

Contact directly

Contact directly

Hello:

Have you contacted them directly-email? I've found them responsive and helpful.

yours
Frank

 

[denishr]

Hello:

Have you contacted them directly-email? I've found them responsive and helpful.

yours
Frank

Frank, the problem is not in contacting them, or getting the part from them - like I said, I already found the knob at shops in UK and Germany - the problem is the excessive shipping charge (registered package with tracking, etc..). Combined with a hassle I have to go through if I buy from a store abroad (lots of paperwork and extra Customs charges once it arrives), and it adds up, being very expensive for a plastic knob 🙁
So I just need someone to get it for me and ship uninsured.

Denis

 

[zuikomatt]

Hi Denis,

I cann check for you the possibilities on Monday here in Bratislava, how much it costs and if It's availaible now, or need's to be ordered. I am sure, shipping cost will be low,no problem.


I foud on Meopta website their dealer in Croatia, did you tried to contact them?

Progres HIS D.O.O.
IV Maksim.Naselje 26
ZAGREB
10000
Croatia

Telefon: +385 1 2304 300
Fax: +385 1 2304 301
Email: mirkoivkovic@progreshis.hr

 

[darkkavenger]

Hi, I will try to check in Prague on Monday as well 🙂

 

[denishr]

Hi Denis,
I foud on Meopta website their dealer in Croatia, did you tried to contact them?

Martin, they deal only in sports optics (as in rifle scopes), and are dealers of rifle/hunting equipment only - even if I could get hold of them (which I haven't been able to do for the past week or so....).

Hi, I will try to check in Prague on Monday as well 🙂

Max, I'd appreciate it very much - I guess Prague is the place to look for it 🙂
Foto Škoda comes to mind = they have it in stock, I guess, priced at 427.- CZK.
See HERE.

Max, if you're willing to do this for me, please, send me a PM with your details and I'll send you the payment right away...

Thanks a million, guys!

I knew I could rely on RFF members 🙂

Denis

 

[darkkavenger]

I'll be checking with them tomorrow... I've the chance to own a silver customer card which entitles me to 5% rebates on nearly everything 🙂

 

[zuikomatt]

Martin, they deal only in sports optics (as in rifle scopes), and are dealers of rifle/hunting equipment only - even if I could get hold of them (which I haven't been able to do for the past week or so....).
Denis

O.K., I let you know, if it's available here anyway.

 

[zuikomatt]

Denis,

I found dealer here in Bratislava, price is 691,-SK(cca 19,8 EURO).
I'm waiting for information, if it's available immediatly or need's to be ordered.

Shipping cost could be about 2-3 EURO.


Martin

 

[denishr]

Hi Martin,

Denis,

I found dealer here in Bratislava, price is 691,-SK(cca 19,8 EURO).
I'm waiting for information, if it's available immediatly or need's to be ordered.

Shipping cost could be about 2-3 EURO.

Martin

Thanks for your help - check your PMs - looks like I'll need your help, after all.

Denis