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 we sell, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us through eBay's messaging system.

Hands on Optics often opens and tests some new items in stock. We do this regularly for new designs or products being exported. This testing, if requested, may be at additional cost. When an item is tested, a signed certification is included with the item and resealed. If this service is requested, we will create an additional item on eBay for you to purchase. For questions on this service, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us.

From time to time, Hands on Optics sells floor models or show items and state so clearly in our auctions. All these items are discounted and have a full FACTORY WARRANTY.

Hands on Optics is one of the largest used telescope and accessories dealer in the USA. Used items offered on eBay are clearly noted and sold as is, unless otherwise stated. A complete list of over 400 items is available on our commercial webpage. If you find an item there you'd like to purchase, let us know and we will be happy to create an eBay item for you to purchase. Please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us.

• We ship within 1 business day after payment is cleared.
  
  
• Hands On Optics will ship anywhere, including APO addresses.
  
  
• Local pick up is also welcome to customers in the Washington, DC area.
  
  
• In the USA, Hands on Optics ships by Federal Express, UPS and USPS. We use DHL and others for overseas shipments.
  
  
• The choice of carriers is ours, unless otherwise directed by the customer.
  
  
• For special handling issues or questions, please call us toll free at 1-866-726-7371, or use the Contact the Seller link within eBay to email us.
  
  
• International buyers please note: Please contact us for an accurate shipping rate, or, if you have already purchased an item, please wait for a corrected invoice that includes an accurate shipping rate before paying. There are varying factors that may change the shipping amount displayed, including: multiple boxes, large oversized boxes, country being shipped to and method of transportation. The shipping calculator may not always be accurate, and we reserve the right to correct the shipping amount on our invoice, before or after payment is made. The calculator may show a cost that is either too high or too low. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

• We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and PayPal. Call with questions 1-866-726-7371.
  
  
• For orders outside the USA and Canada, we accept PayPal only and only to the bidders confirmed PayPal address.
  
  
• International buyers are responsible for their customs tax & brokerage fees.
  

• By Bidding on the item, the bidder agrees to make payment within 3 days of the end of the auction.
  
  
• Returns are accepted within 14 days
  
  
• The bidder pays for the return shipping cost.
  
  
• All returns must be authorized in advance.