Tasco Warranty - FYI

74cuda

June 27, 2002 05:13

TASCO begins Asset Liquidation.... Tasco has started to liquadate its assets as a result of defaulting on its credit facility, which stands at $30 Million. After almost 50 years, Tasco is closing it's doors. All Tasco warranty has now ceased, so to get yours fixed you can contact ABO (USA), as they will repair them and return the scope to you in most cases for only $23! Send scope to ABO (USE) Inc., 2653 NW 20th Street, Miami FL. 33142-7105.



"In God We Trust........All Others Go Thru NCIC"

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  Nighthawk

  June 27, 2002 07:40

  Thanks for the information,I had heard that they were closing shop.Kind of hate it,I used them alot on Rimfire rifles.
  
  Rugster

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  jonk

  June 27, 2002 14:08

  Damn that stinks. I always found Tasco to be as accurate as the more expensive competitors.
  
  "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf

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  nononsense

  June 27, 2002 15:53

  74cuda,
  I think that when you check with ABO that you'll find that the $23.00/26.00 covers only the assessment of trouble or damage. It is being reported that parts and repair can exceed what some of us have paid for the scope in the first place.

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  PJ

  June 27, 2002 16:19

  Do you suppose there will be some real good deals on Tasco's now?
  Pete
  
  "Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live."

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  74cuda

  June 28, 2002 04:36

  nononsense,
  
  I am just passing on the info that I got. I don't do Tasco, as I feel that you get what you pay for in optics.
  
  "In God We Trust........All Others Go Thru NCIC"

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  nononsense

  June 28, 2002 05:00

  74cuda,
  As was I.

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  AdamsQuailHunter

  June 28, 2002 21:02

  Hello 74cuda
  
  Many -- Many Thanks for the information:
  
  I have a bunch of "Tasco" scopes. "Knock On Wood", I have NEVER had to send one back for repairs, but it is nice to know where to do that if I ever have the need.
  
  I am saddened that they have gone under. I hope that someone who is really goooooooooood picks up the "Celestron" portion of their business. The best "SKY" optics that I have ever used. Their telescopes for night-time star/planet observation are the very best that I have ever used.
  
  Best Regards

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