John Niemi Telescopes From Japan


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Name:John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
Web Site:http://
Address:2-9-1-202, Nasahara

Takatsuki - City

Osaka, 569-1041

Japan
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Description:Dear buyer,



I purchased a Pentax 105SD Refractor from John Niemi of Japan for $2000+. I received the refractor, and found out later that there were two chips in the lense near the retainer ring. The scope was insured, but John Niemi has refused to help me file the claim with the post office. Please don't buy from this predator unless you want to be out $2000+ like myself.



Clear skies,



Joe
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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
I have purchased 2 refractors from John Niemi, the first was a Pentax 105 ED and the 2nd just received today is a Takahashi Fs128. Both times I received great communications from John and the scopes arrived very well packed and within 5 days after John received my wired funds. I cannot speak for other but as for myself, John Niemi has been nothing short of superb during both of my transactions with him. The Pentax was for $1,700 and the new FS128 was for $3,500. No problems what so ever, both scopes were as advertised and both looked new. I would not hesitate to order a scope from John for twice these amounts if he had something on his website that I wanted to purchase. John is very honest (with me) and I have received two fine instruments at a very nice savings by purchasing them from John. cwellman@satx.rr.com

Overall Rating: 10
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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
I have purchased scopes, a mount and lenses from John in the past and would not hesitate from buying again. He was very accurate in describing the merchandise,prompt in responding to e-mails, and did meticulus packing. The average time from sending International Postal Money Orders via Global priority Air Mail until delivery to my front door via Ems was only 10 days. John posted comments about some buyers on his web page, " the rest of the story?" The prices I paid for my purchases were well below comprable items on the internet, even when cost of money orders and shipping is included.

Bernard Altenburg
baltenbu@medicine.nodak.edu

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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
I just purchased a TAK Sky 90 from John. It arrived in excellent condition. The packing job was better than I ever experienced from any mail order house. He was easy to do business with and answered all my questions promptly. John delivered everything he promised and more at an excellent price.

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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
Purchased two Masuyama eyepieces from John. Excellent communication, fast service, no hassles with customs. I'd buy from him again.

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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
Best prices. Everything as promised. Perfect TAK scope. Fast delivery.

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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
I bought an older Tak EM-1 mount from John. Not only did he give me a good price, the mount was well-packed and arrived in excellent condition. Others have posted some very negative comments, but my impression of John Niemi is that he is very serious and honest. I would buy from him again with no reservations.

Overall Rating: 9
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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
As of August 2001 I have had a successful transaction with John Neimi in which I bought a rare eyepiece from him and was very happy with its condition and the time it took for the shipment to arrive. I sent the postal money order through Global Priority and had him ship it EMS insured to me; total transit time: two weeks. It was very decently packed and exactly as described. It was obvious that it had either never been dirty or was thoroughly cleaned before being shipped. John's demeanor is of precision and sometimes impatience, but I can relate to that and would not hesitate to buy from him again (if he could just find me a 10mm Widescan !!)

Jeff Quinn
jeff.g.quinn@worldnet.att.net

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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
Gentlemen,

I agree with Tony Miller above. I have done business with John Niemi numerous times and have had nothing but good experiences. The equipment is always meticulously and accurately described. He is not a store, but a fellow enthusiast and all the eccentricity that implies.

Some of the negative postings appear to be multiples from the same addresses without names. I can only speak to my, and a friend's experiences, but I am sympathetic with the nervousness of sending money overseas. I have had an order held up in Customs myself.

People should be willing to state their names. I am willing to answer any questions people may have.

Doug Peterson
dsp1tn@aol.com

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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
I purchased a Vixen R200SS newt with photographic accesories from John, everything arrived very promptly and as described. Very happy with the transaction. If you wish to contact me my email is: hermperez@att.net , my website is http://home.att.net/~hermperez/default.htm

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John Niemi Telescopes From Japan
Warning: The above endorsement of John Niemi is highly suspect. This guy is a well-known documented hustler and predator. He takes advantage of amateur astronomers and certainly should not be trusted!

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