Hands on  Optics was founded by a true hobbyist and former astronomy teacher who built his first telescope 45 years ago and has been selling optics for over 25 years. Located just north of Washington DC, retail store is loaded with most major brands of Nature and Astro Optics. We do service, testing, repairs and cleaning in house.  Warranty problem, call us first.

Hands on Optics takes the time to match the right scope or binoculars to the user. The right scope collects crowds and wrong ones collect dust. If you buy the biggest for the cheapest, you be big cheap stuff. We can help you with your selection whether you are a first time buyer, institution or seasoned professional. For questions on anything se sell, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com    

      Hands on Optics is an authorized dealer for ALL the items it sells. All items offered on eBay are NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY unless otherwise clearly noted. 

      Hands on Optics does open and TEST many of the new items in stock. This testing may be at additional cost to all except eBay bidders. The item is tested, a signed certification is included with the item and resealed.  For questions on this service, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com    

      Hands on Optics does sell from time to time floor models or show items and state so clearly in our auctions. All these items are discounted and have a NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY

      Hands on Optics is one of the largest used telescope and accessories dealer in the USA. All items offered on eBay are used are clearly noted and sold as is.  A complete list of over 400 items is available on our commercial webpage.

      Ship within 2 business days after payment is cleared. 

      Hands on Optics ships by USPS, Federal Express and DHL, our choice unless otherwise directed by the customer.  For special handling issues or questions, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com    

      Hands on Optics will ship anywhere. For orders outside the USA and Canada, we accept PayPal only and only to the bidders confirmed PayPal address.  Foreign buyers are responsible for their customs tax & brokerage fees.

      APO address welcome.

      Local Pick is welcome

We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, check.

Paypal e-check normally takes 5 business days to clear.

Certified checks take 7 business days to clear.

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For payment by check, Please include the eBay item number, user ID, and print shipping address in the mail. And please email me for payment details.

By Bidding on the item, the bidder agrees to make payment within 3 days of the end of the auction.

Hands on Optics is a retail store. We reserve the right to cancel the auction early if sold.

The bidder pays for the return shipping cost. All returns must be authorized in advance