At ScopeGuard, customer satisfaction is very important.  Below are some customer comments we've received.


Hello Don,  Sorry this is so late in coming...Thank you greatly for the two cases you recently made for me — gorgeous! My EM400 is now very happy to have such a good home.  Tom P.


Don,  Both cases arrived today AOK, as usual, packed perfectly and in perfect condition. Your design and construction team always make the highest-quality equipment that both does the job, and looks great doing the job. My hat is off to you and your entire team once again. Your great kindness in factory-installing my special feet is performance above and beyond the call. Thank you again for verything. I hope to have the chance to "show off" you cases at future Star Parties sooner rather than later. Until next time, Kirk P.


Hi Don,  Just letting you know the Scopeguard case arrived safely today. Sure is per'de too! <grin> Thanks, JW:  MK91


Hi Don,  The case arrived a day early and I must say you produce a top quality product. Looks fantastic. Thank you so much for making our TOA-130 a new safe place to rest during cloudy nights.

Steady seeing.  Gary Mc.


Hi Don:  The E180 Case arrived. It looks great. And a nice snug fit for the scope as well.  Frank V.


Hi, Don:  You'll be pleased (and undoubtedly, relieved) to know that the modification that you made to my new Scopeguard case is perfect! Both tube rings now easily fit into the felt- and foam-lined compartment, even with a sliver of room to spare. I can wrap one ring in a Velcro lens wrap and slide it into the compartment next to the unwrapped ring. Both rings can be stored safely, and without a struggle. What's more, the case interior looks like it was originally made in this configuration. I am thrilled! Thank you very, very much for correcting the problem so quickly. You now have another happy ScopeGuard customer!  Best regards, Eric B.  TMB175 CNC


Hi Don--My SV130 case arrived today. It is perfect.  Bob W.


I received you case today. Thank you for the secure storage of my new  TEC200 APO telescope.  Regards, Bob L.


The cases for the 1200 and 900 have just arrived. They are first class! Thank you.  Marj C. 


I just opened up the package and got the case out. Wonderful job on the packaging!! It was so secure that I literally had to cut the long sides of the packaging box for easier access. Good job on the case. It’s classy and solid and I am very pleased with its construction. It looks so good that I’m almost afraid to use it to transport the Sky 90.  Would you mind if I wrote a short product review on the case on cloudynights and/or astromart after a couple months of use? Thanks for building this case for me. I guess I can now store and transport my work of art in a work of art. Take care, and happy holidays (Santa came early for me). Anjal S.


Beautiful job.  Nice work. I'm happy, and can't wait to get the LosMandy in this case.  Alan P. Losmandy GM-8


I feel so much better now that my new Astro-Physics Mach-1 mount is safely ensconced in one of your cases. I arrived home in MA yesterday to find it had arrived safe and sound. With the handles, wheels, and extension handle, I'm ready to travel. Many thanks for your fine, careful workmanship. Alan M.


The case came just as you said on Fri. I unpacked is and it looks great!!! Thanks for such a nice case; I will enjoy it, I'm sure for many years to come. I would recomend your cases to anyone. John Broquist / 12" LX200


Hi Don, the case arrived safe and sound - it was very well packed. Perfect fit, as expected. Joe J. / TEC250 f/20


I just returned from a great trip to Australia. Weather was perfect for the eclipse in the Outback though winds kicked up much dust. The three cases you recently built for me went on twelve air flights and countless buses! I am happy to report the cases and contents survived quite well thanks to you. They were also relatively easy to move with the wheels and handles. H.C.


I just unpacked the package and your Scopeguard case is beautiful! Such quality. Greg R. TMB115


I was very pleased with the quality of the case. We had some fun moving the "coffin" out to the dark site. We are considering dressing

in black suits and mounting a brass railing down the side, adding a floral spray across the top and walking slowly out to the site next time.

-David Ryle / TMB 200mm f/9 Carbon Fiber


First off, I have no affiliation with ScopeGuard other than being a happy customer. I know, it seems like all you hear about ScopeGuard

cases is absolute positive praise. Well, as a first time customer, I can honestly say that it's true. I received a custom case for my NJP

mount yesterday and was overwhelmed with the build quality. Don Holcombe does what ever it takes to make you happy and I'm most

appreciative of that. Thanks Don and ScopeGuard for a job well done.

Best regards,

David W. / NJP


Its here! Its here! Don, I just wanted to let you know that the case is here, and that I am very pleased with it! Very high build quality and excellent mechanics! Awesome!  Craig M. / TMB115


They look great.................many thanks! Hope we can meet at one of the southern star parties one of these days. Bruce B. / AP900 Stacked


Everything fits perfectly, just like a glove! And it looks so professional! Thanks for a great job, and a beautiful case!  Bob M. / G-11


Don, I love mine (SQRB).  What a great pic.  Keep up the good work.  Ben Dunlap


I received my Scopeguard case for my TEC-6 about one month ago. It is a wonderful case, very well thought out and perfected. You cannot go wrong with one!  Mike


Yep, the cases arrived this afternoon and they are indeed beautiful... It was like Christmas...I can't thank you enough for your attention on this order ,money is the only thing holding me back from having a ScopeGuard case for everything I own <g>.  Kirk


Hi Don, the case arrived safe and sound - it was very well packed. Perfect fit, as expected.  Joe J.


Hi Don,  I just wanted to say I got that FSQ case and it was sure worth the wait! You sure make a great case! And thanks very much for the air shipping and well packed box.  Now I have a case that is worthy of the TAK FSQ106, and I shall keep both for a very long time.

Thanks again,  Gerald R. Miller


I received the cases for my C9.25 / G-11 yesterday (one week early I might add), and all I can say is Wow! Both my telescope and mount fit perfectly into their new homes, and the extra compartment you built into my scope case was perfect! I can't wait to show these off to my friends. The craftsmanship is excellent, and worth every last dollar I spent. I highly recommend your product to anyone thinking about investing in their equipment's safety.

Sincerely,  Eric L. Parent


Thanx Don - I received the case and immediately put my scope inside - fits like a glove.  Superb craftsmanship, excellent componentry, and love the Hex-a-Grip.  It made it across country w/o fail...... fantastic!  Thank You!  Ned

My Takahashi EM200 Scopeguard case arrived today. All I can say is WOW!!  It's hard to believe, but the workmanship exceeds my expectations, and the hype. My only gripe with Takahashi has been that they do not provide a quality case for the equipment. I suggest they contract with Scopeguard and make their cases standard issue.  Regards, Chuck Faranda


Got the case Wednesday. My Mount fits like a glove. Thanks.... Brad


The case is working out great...perfect fit! You should make a lot of TEC owners very happy.  Best regards, Bill


The telescope case arrived this morning. It's heavier than I anticipated but it is extremely rugged looking and feeling! It looks like I could park my truck on top of it! Art B.


The cases arrived yesterday. Nikon binos and the TMB 180 both are a perfect fit. Thanks very much. Kim


The three cases arrived this week. Thanks again for expediting my order. The appearance and the workman ship is superb. In fact, the thought of shipping these beautiful cases as luggage is disturbing -- who knows what the airlines will do to them!  Howard C.


The case arrived. I'm blown away. The more I look at it the more quality I see. What great work you do.  Thanks again. Dick /TMB130


I received the case today. Awesome! Built like a tank and fits the FS102 like a glove. Thanks for such fine craftsmanship and delivering it in less time than quoted.     Best Regards, Chris


I received the case this evening and what a case it is!  Looks and functions as I requested.  Thanks for the wonderful job on this FSQ case.

Stevan H.


The three cases arrived this week. Thanks again for expediting my order. The appearance and the workman ship is superb. In fact, the thought of shipping these beautiful cases as luggage is disturbing -- who knows what the airlines will do to them!

Howard C.


Hi Don, The cases & finder quick disconnect arrived in excellent condition.  The FS-102 fit the case like a glove.

Dan


Hi Don! Received the cases today! Great packing job! Cases look really great! The amazing thing is how "lite" they are! The Paramount GT1100 ME case weighs less than the TAK FSQ case I made out of 1/2" Baltic Birch. Dan F.  

Hi Don,

Case arrived yesterday. Excellent packing job, and as usual with UPS, necessary. The case itself is in perfect shape, and really well-built. I'm delighted to own it.

David H.


My Maxx-Corr Case did arrive beautifully packaged. I have pressed it into service already for transportation of equipment to my local (two hour drive each way) astronomy club. The case is a tank, and that is what I needed. I did not want to worry about damage. I have spent too much on equipment not to have it perfectly protected in transit. Great piece of equipment. One satisfied customer!

David F.


Upon unpacking the case i was amazed at the quality and the craftsmanship that was put into making it. I now feel say to store my scope with no worries. I am going to mention your product, to everyone I know and a link to your site (with your permission of course).

Again I want to thank you both for going out of your way to get the product to me. And I thank you both very much for a great product.

Sincerely

Roger D


It arrived today and was everything I expected and I love that green color - thanks for getting that covering, it was worth the wait. Perfect fit for the scope, too! (photo attached - you can use it if you like)

Thanks, and what a super job...Mike B./Intes MK91


Got the cases, very nice.  I am very happy with those large caster wheels on it too.  You have outdone yourself on the pre-form area for the counterweights.  Excellent design and my wife also thinks that these cases are better than the others.

Best Regards

Mark K/AP1200


Got the case just before I went for a trip to Joshua Tree Nat. Mon.   That was very good timing.  Case is beautiful.  Fit is great. Now I finally feel the mount is safe.  I recommend you to everyone that asks where I got this case from. A+++++++++ rating. You can't go wrong with a Holcombe case.

Gil C. / Takahashi NJP


Don, I've been traveling the last week and a half but the case arrived in great shape. The scope fits like a glove and should be well protected in the new case. Thanks for the expeditious and customer oriented service. It's been a pleasure doing business with you.

Sincerely,

Steve K / 12" LX200


Got my case today. You guys do excellent work! The workmanship is simply first rate and will last a life time of use. Your shipping container for the case puts the Meade shipping container which contained my scope to shame!! Thanks again and all the best!

Jim S / 10" LX200 GPS


Hi Don, Got the cases today and they are really great, love em! Thanks again for all your time and patience.

Jim J / AP1200 and Counterweight Case


Hi Don, I received the case yesterday. It is very nice. The OTA fits just right. Thank you very much.

Best Regards, Dean J/Takahashi MT160


Case arrived yesterday. Excellent packing job, and as usual with UPS, necessary. The case itself is in perfect shape, and really well-built. I'm delighted to own it.

David H/AP900GTO


The case is a tank, and that is what I needed. I did not want to worry about damage. I have spent too much on equipment not to have it perfectly protected in transit. Great piece of equipment.

David F./Maxx-Corr Case


Thanks for the case. It fits extremely well and is very well made. Its seen several star parties already and I'm sure it will stand many, many years of use. I've enclosed a couple of small photographs. Feel free to use them on your website if you want.

Thanks again, Dave


Hi. I received the case yesterday. The C102F fits perfectly. The case is excellent. Thanks, Chris B.


Thanks so much for the case. It looks great.

Ara/NXS11 


Don...My case for the AP600 mount arrived last night. It looks great! I didn't have a chance to try it out, but the fit & finish are superb.

Thanks again,

Andrew Z/AP600


I received the case in perfect condition. It is great. I only wish I had opted for the handle and casters on the case for the TMB 152. I must also say the case was packed more securely than my $7000 apo.O.K. if I give you a plug on e-groups?

Marc Z

Hi all,

I just wanted to express my gratitude to Don Holcombe of  Scopeguard cases. I just received my scopeguard case for my Tec MCT and it is a beauty. A real work of art, with castors and a retractable handle. This is the second case I had Don build, and they are well worth the money. I can almost picture these cases being used in those old commercials for Samsonite. The one where the gorilla is throwing around the case, and the scope is unharmed. Just showing my age:-)

Regards,

Marc Z


Hi Don,

Thanks... BTW, I want to thank you for the case. I am not sure if I let you know how well it has worked out. You built it to fit two configurations for me including a rocker box when I use it on a dob mount.  It is a perfect fit and everything I needed it to be..., the wheels are such a nice feature on this case. Once I get a 900 mount for the scope, I will be contacting you for a quote on a case(s) for that as well.

Russ


Don;

What a great piece of workmanship. Yup, the case made it just fine, and the scope fit perfectly. Boy is it snug. There won't be any shifting of contents in this thing.  

P.S. My wife hasn't even noticed that its done in my school colors. When she does that'll be more grief. I can't wait.

Rick


Cases arrived safely. Beautiful work!

Regards,

Bob K


Hi Don,

Well, just about the time I was thinking UPS might not make it before the holiday, they came through with the goods. My family made me wait until today to open the box (Santa's got rules for grownups too ;-), but when I did, all I can say is "wow"!

The case is absolutely beautiful and built tough. The mount head fits perfectly, and I'm really glad I opted for the wheels and the handle. The only downside is that I'm going to cringe putting this case through as baggage :-) My hat is off to you and the folks at ScopeGuard. It's rare today to find form, function and real craftsmanship combined in any product, but you have certainly done that with your fine cases. The next time I'm in the market for a transport case, you'll be the first call that I make.

Again, my thanks and happy holidays!

Paul


Dear Mr. Holcombe,

The ScopeGuard case for my Takahashi FS102 arrived today and it is in perfect condition. You packed it quite well. I am MOST impressed and VERY satisfied. Thank you for such a fine product. As I sit here I can't help but stare at the case. It looks so rugged and strong and with such beautiful craftsmanship. You deserve to take pride in your work. If anyone asks me where I got such an excellent case (and I'm sure they will) I'll be most happy to direct them your way. You have my permission to use my endorsement for your outstanding product. Best to you and your company. I hope we can do business again in the future.

Sincerely,

Martin S. / Anaheim, California


Hi Don:

The case you sent is remarkable, probably the best of it's type I've ever seen.... The hardware/latches are superb, a true work of art.  Can't wait to see the next one.

Kirk


Cases arrived today!! Cool!!  I love them! They will be talked about at the Denver Astronomical Society and on several astro groups!!!

JOHN :~))


Hello Don, I was traveling at he end of last week , and got home on Sunday.  The case was there, and had arrived in perfect condition. The workmanship and functional capabilities exceeded my expectations, and I am very pleased.

Many thanks,

Jim M / FCT150


Don: This case is a true work of art.  I am impressed by the workmanship.  I will take some digital photos this weekend and I would be honored if you would put them on your website.  I will also post them on the TMB Yahoo group site.

Regards,

Frank


Don, the case arrived today. What a beautiful piece of work, my wife was impressed and she's very picky! In fact, in a couple years she may want a smaller case for her magic tricks. I love the wheels. Thanks so much for thinking of me.

Derek


I'll (once again) add my resounding endorsement of ScopeGuard cases. They are definitely worthy of AP equipment. From my experience with Don and based on Roland's reputation I'd have to say that they both have the same high standards of customer service.

--Kit (a very satisfied ScopeGuard customer who hopes to order more cases to house AP equipment at some point in the future. :-) Kit Cosper cosper@cosper.com


The case arrived safe and sound. I had many "first thoughts" as I unpacked the case and fitted the foam. Here are some of them (in no particular order):

"If the scope goes the case stays."

"My children will fight over who inherits this.

"I killed two birds with one stone: it's a great scope case and when I die I want to be buried in this thing."

"Ancient Egyptians would be proud."

"The neighbors will complain because I didn't post a zoning notice."

This case exceeds my expectations in every way. I don't think you'll be able to take a vacation if too many folks realize what you can do. This case is just plain awesome. Thanks so much for making this for me.

Joe D / PA / TEC MC200

PS, You can quote me, and use me as a reference if you wish.


Don,

Received the case this evening.  You did a great job with the packing - the case came in perfect condition with all the foam and bubble wrap surrounding it.

We're very impressed with the case. It's very well made and the telescope fits perfectly in it. It looks very impressive - and is sturdy enough to last more than a lifetime. If I know of anyone looking for a telescope case, I would definitely recommend a ScopeGuard case.

Thanks again,

Kathy S. / PA / Meade 127ED 


If anyone is looking for a shipping case, I *HIGHLY* recommend talking to Don. He builds all the cases to order and sends pictures as the construction progresses. Pricing is in line with everything else I could find of similar construction and service is top-shelf.

Kit C. / NC / Takahashi FS102, mount, tripod and accessories

The link below is to the Astro-Physics User Group and comments posted there by Kit C.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ap-ug/message/3862


Don,

The cases arrived this afternoon. They are great. They are finished very nicely inside and out.  Thank you for doing such great work on my behalf. I will recommend you to the other astronomers I talk with.

Matt B. / MA / AP130 f/6, tripod and accessories


"Don produces beautiful cases that are top-notch in quality--absolutely beautiful fit and finish. His case for my Takahashi FS128 was so impressive I asked him to build me a custom matching case for my EM200 mount head. I would highly recommend Don and his ScopeGuard cases to anyone looking for a top-quality case to house their telescope or accessories."

Jeff H. / WI / Takahashi FS128, EM200, NJP and CN212


 Hi Don

The cases arrived yesterday - they are beautiful. Loaded them this morning, and everything fits perfectly. You do great work!!! - Thanks so much.

Regards

Al / CO / Celestron C11 and C102


Don,

The case arrived today, and the scope fits perfectly... I'm very pleased

Thanks Don,

Fred S /MI /Meade 10" LX200


Don,

My case is beautiful and gets ooh's and aahh's at every event I take it to.

Mark / CA


Don:

Just received the case: it looks great and fits perfectly! Congrats on what I assume was 3D modelling done in your head.

Best,

Suk / TX / Takahashi Epsilon 160

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