Discovery/Royce/Galaxy/?

I posted this originally in "Reflectors" but here actually seems like a better choice:

So I am looking into building a dob around a higher-end mirror and have been doing some research on primaries. I am interested in feedback people have on the optics and customer service of these companies (or others you have worked with). I was honestly surprised to find the price differences were rather drastic. For example a 10" f/6 is $599 Discovery, $795 Royce, and $995 Galaxy. I wasn't expecting a $400 difference in price, with Galaxy leading the way (guaranteeing 0.85 or better Strehl while Royce claims 0.96). Since I have heard nothing but good things about all of these products, my biggest question is: is anything in the way of customer service being sacrificed for the lower price? Is Galaxy simply a smaller operation? Thanks for looking.

Evan

Evan Reed said:

So I am looking into building a dob around a higher-end mirror and have been doing some research on primaries. I am interested in feedback people have on the optics and customer service of these companies (or others you have worked with). I was honestly surprised to find the price differences were rather drastic. For example a 10" f/6 is $599 Discovery, $795 Royce, and $995 Galaxy. I wasn't expecting a $400 difference in price, with Galaxy leading the way (guaranteeing 0.85 or better Strehl while Royce claims 0.96).

Hi Evan,
This has been talked about recently here.

http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=534812

I can only give you anecdotal evidence, but I've looked through quite a few Discovery mirrors, some very good to excellent, some, how to put this delicately, not as good. You did say "high end" didn't you? Every Zambuto I've ever had the pleasure of viewing with was fantastic. Better to be satisfied that you have the very best mirror you can buy. When I bought mine ZOC wasn't selling to the general public so I chose Stevens. I am very happy I did.