$10 Bargin of the year

Forgey (Paula) · #1 21-05-2012, 12:00 AM

Was browsing through Gumtree and came across an ad for a telescope (pic attached)
So anyway called them up and drove over thinking it would make a nice little project or spare parts, and find out its a compete 8" OTA and yes only $10.
Got home and after washing both the primary(pic of washed mirror) and secondary mirrors, they are in pristine condition!
Can't wait to try it out.
I think its a Saxon/skywatcher 8" f/5.
I feel a little dirty buying it for only $10.

barx1963 (Malcolm) · #2 21-05-2012, 12:07 AM

Well done Paula!
Nice bargain. I wouldn't feel guilty, the owners obviously didn't want it so if you hadn't grabbed it it may have ended up in the tip.

Octane (Humayun) · #3 21-05-2012, 01:15 AM

An actual Gumtree success story? I didn't think it was possible.

Typically, you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy, than on scumtree.

Nicely done!

H

MrB (Simon) · #4 21-05-2012, 01:16 AM

Awesome score!
Wanna make 200% profit?

jjjnettie · #5 21-05-2012, 01:19 AM

Well done you.

Forgey (Paula) · #6 21-05-2012, 11:24 PM

I took the scope out for test run tonight and it works perfectly. Prime Focus with the DSLR works also, so its all ready for astrophotography

cventer · #7 21-05-2012, 11:29 PM

My guess is stolen and sold to you.

The fact it was called a cylinder means seller new NOTHING about scopes.

Forgey (Paula) · #8 21-05-2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cventer

My guess is stolen and sold to you.

The fact it was called a cylinder means seller new NOTHING about scopes.

FYI The lady i bought it off was in her 60's she was cleaning out her husbands shed.

astroron (Ron) · #9 21-05-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cventer

My guess is stolen and sold to you.

The fact it was called a cylinder means seller new NOTHING about scopes.

One shouldn't jump to conclusions without knowing the facts

Cheers

2stroke (Jay) · #10 21-05-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cventer

My guess is stolen and sold to you.

The fact it was called a cylinder means seller new NOTHING about scopes.

lol stolen from you hahaha, didn't know 60ry old ladies were into break and enters. Some ones got the green bug of jealousy

dam fine scope

The only thing that was stolen was a bargain from you hahaha

RobF (Rob) · #11 22-05-2012, 12:05 AM

Onya Paula. Sounds like it has been stashed safely. Great hunting!

cventer · #12 22-05-2012, 12:12 AM

Well there you go. Dont i feel silly.

Dont under estimate those grannies though. Turn your back at a dark site and your scope will be gone quick as a wink

I would not have felt right taking that off her for so cheap...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forgey

FYI The lady i bought it off was in her 60's she was cleaning out her husbands shed.

astroron (Ron) · #13 23-05-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

An actual Gumtree success story? I didn't think it was possible.

Typically, you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy, than on scumtree.

Nicely done!

H

H. Did you see my PM re this post

Cheers

brian nordstrom (As avatar) · #14 23-05-2012, 01:56 PM

Alright ! , so the stories are true on the great buys people get every now and then ..

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What a steal

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Brian.

traveller (Bo) · #15 23-05-2012, 02:01 PM

So you are the one that bought it. I texted the guy as soon as I saw the ad and he texted me back saying its sold!
Well done Paula!
Bo

robz (Robert) · #16 23-05-2012, 05:52 PM

I was dearly hoping to get that scope,but I couldn't afford it. Had to buy a pair of shoes from the Salvo's for my bare feet and a blanket to cover myself when I sleep in a fridge box in the alley.

Never mind.............one day??

Rob.

Forgey (Paula) · #17 23-05-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian nordstrom

Alright ! , so the stories are true on the great buys people get every now and then ..

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What a steal

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Brian.

Yep the bargains are out there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by traveller

So you are the one that bought it. I texted the guy as soon as I saw the ad and he texted me back saying its sold!
Well done Paula!
Bo

You gotta be quick Bo

Forgey (Paula) · #18 23-05-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robz

I was dearly hoping to get that scope,but I couldn't afford it. Had to buy a pair of shoes from the Salvo's for my bare feet and a blanket to cover myself when I sleep in a fridge box in the alley.

Never mind.............one day??

Rob.

lol Rob

Nortilus (Josh) · #19 24-05-2012, 09:25 PM

i think that is the bargain of the year...
well done, ready for AP too...must be modded...LOL