Newbie looking to buy 8" or 10" Dobsonian

[jim_bones]

Hi all,

I'm interested in buying a used 8" or 10" (if it will fit in my hatchback!) dobsonian. Collapsable would be ideal but I'm not too fussed if it's not. I'm in Melbourne.

Cheers!

- James.

[Varangian]

James have you considered joining ASV and loaning an 8" Dob from them to try it out? I think they charge like $10 per month? Cheers.

[jim_bones]

G'day John,

Thanks for your message. I got my ASV membership a few days ago and am planning a trip to their dark sky site on a Sat night in 2 weeks time. It will be good to have a look through some different scopes, and enquire about hiring one. The only problem is that I think you have to be a member for 3 months before you can hire a scope and I'm not sure if I can wait that long!

Cheers,

James.

[RB]

James I've moved your thread to the "Wanted" section of IceTrades classifieds.

[jim_bones]

Hi RB,

Thanks for that.

- James.

[Popeye]

James,
About a year ago I bought a 8" GSO dob from Andrews Communications (google) in NSW. I only paid $300 for it but another $90 for a courier to WA. However I love it. And for the price its even better. Compared to the others in ASWA I believe I did well. Instead of moving on teflon it has bearings, a 90 deg finderscope, knobs for collimating the primary mirror instead of needing a n Allen key or screwdriver, (bought Bob's Knobs for the secondary) and a 'vernier' knob on the focuser.
I suppose the price might have gone up since I bought mine but its worth a look.
Good hunting!
Popeye

[jim_bones]

G'day Popeye,

Andrew's are doing them for $500 these days and I could get a similar price from Bintel here in Mlebourne. I'm just looking to spend a little less by buying second hand. Would also like to get a 10" if possible. I'll just keep checking every day on here until something comes up.

Cheers,

James.

[JanetS]

Hi, I have a Bintel 8" Dobsonian in Melbourne that I am looking to sell. It is 13 months old and it has only been used twice. It has all the accessories, a silver cover and a collimator. I also have an adjustable chair from Bintel. If you are interested please let me know.
Janet:eyepop:

[jim_bones]

Hi Janet,

PM sent.

- James.