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Old 08-02-2018, 03:14 PM
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Those &^%$#^ Sun filters are back on eBay!!

Will they never learn????
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Optical-...Z/132320937033
and the usual copy cats.....

Please, Please post a vendor question:
""
This item must be withdrawn.
It is extremely unsafe to use with a telescope.
The heat of the Sun can crack the glass and cause possible blindness.
Please remove it from sale.
""

Also "Report Item"
- Category - Prohibited and restricted items
- Reason - Hazardous materials
-Detailed reason - other hazardous materials
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Old 08-02-2018, 04:54 PM
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I reported it (good instructions!) but can't post a question - not sure how to do that.
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Old 08-02-2018, 05:53 PM
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Done.

Simon, you can use contact seller to send a message.
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Old 09-02-2018, 04:53 PM
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I actually got a reply from the ebay seller after I messaged them about the danger:
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i will check it for you ,please keep waiting,thank you!
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Old 09-02-2018, 10:40 PM
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I actually got a reply from the ebay seller after I messaged them about the danger:
I recieved the same reply after sending the message. Hopefully we will make him reconsider. Thanks for bringing it to our attention Merlin.

Michael
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Old 10-02-2018, 10:01 AM
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Reported.
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Old 10-02-2018, 11:30 AM
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sun filter

Reported and messaged seller.
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Old 10-02-2018, 01:18 PM
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