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Originally Posted by AstroAussie
.... But once again value for $$$ is the big question. I have seen AP scopes for sale on Astromart and CN classifieds for $5000-$6000. So has SWMBO who has suggested maybe we both go to the US for a holiday and pick up something like this. ....
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Yep, I'd do that if it was me wanting to buy a used one from the USA = plus a holiday to boot!!
You're indeed lucky Lucas that your SWMBO is also actively encouraging you along with the decision - good onya!!
I think getting thru customs with used goods like that is 50/50 - at the worst case scenario you pay the GST and you might get lucky and get away with it - a mate here returned from a job posting from the USA earlier this year with a Tak EM200 Temma (GoTo) and an OTA and didn't pay the GST because the officer was in a hurry to finish his shift - he was over the moon since he was prepared to pay the GST anyway!
Cheers
Bill