FOR SALE: RELIST+price drop: Celestron C8 OTA

[Heian]

Hi folks,
This is a relisting with a price drop down to $650.

I'm looking to sell my C8 OTA. It's in v.good condition, a scratch on the tube from taking it out of the fork mount. No finderscope or tube rings included, basically what you see in the photo's. The telrad base is stuck on with 2 sided tape, and i have not tried to take it off, so it's going as well.
PM me if interested.

cheers

[Heian]

Hi,
just letting everyone know that I've dropped the price for this OTA.

Mark

[matt]

G'day Mark

For folks looking for such a scope this seems like quite a reasonable offer.

It mght be a good idea to include some more detail like: how old? what sort of coatings on the corrector? is there much mirror flop or focuser shift? etc etc

It's also a great idea to include some planet/DSO pics taken with the scope, if you have them?

Cheers:)

[ving]

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=161867&postcount=9
see above link...
i have a GSO 8" f6 newt on dob base
i wonder how the 2 otas compare? and if a direct swap was viable?
:scared3:

[g__day]

I think that is a fantastic offer - personally if I hadn't just bought a C9.25 I'd jump on that opportunity in a split second.

Can I suggest you inform folk whether this fork mounted scope can be readily attached to a normal EQ mount - e.g. with rings and a connector bar - might make selling it easier if you can appeal to a wider audience!

[netwolf]

Reply if not for my oveseas holiday I would snap that up in a heartbeat.

Regards

[Heian]

Hi people,
well a number of responses have come thru. I believe the C8 will attach quite easily to a EQ5/EQ6/Losmandy... as I did check up myself. Bintel + others, can supply dovetial plates that screw to the tube, then onto the eq mounting. This was going to be my option, but I want to go back to big aperture and a 12" dob...
But I have to sell "something" as I've been told...:)

Mark

[paninaro]

I was looking at getting a dob but my wife would kill me if I dragged another scope into the house, the sct is small enough for me to hide, so if you can contact me Mark I will buy it!

PS does anyone else have a problem with their partners and scopes?

On a more business like post, get back to me Mark by PM and well arrage payment/delivery.

Thanks.

[Harb]

Just tell her that you love her that much that you are making sure if she dies you will be still able to see her up in heaven :lol:

she will then let you buy bigger and bigger scopes :thumbsup:

Although sometimes I think I would be better off with a post hole digger:rofl:


cheers
John, Now hiding from the rolling pin.:scared:

[Heian]

Alex,
thanks for the message. Sent you a PM. Sale is pending at this time, will let you all know if the scope is back on the market.

cheers
Mark

[Heian]

Hi folks,
the OTA is back on the market. Still asking $650 + postage. PM me if you want any further pics or information.

cheers
Mark

[Omaroo]

Mark - is that "Figtree, NSW" - as in Wollongong?

Cheers
Chris

[ving]

looking at scope number 6 chris? :eek:

[Omaroo]

Shhhhh........................ I'm eventually going to leave one in Cooma as the home scope there...... Don't tell Jenny!

[ving]

:lol:

[Heian]

Chris,
certainly is..If you're travelling from Cooma to Sydney, you are almost driving right past:) Think of the money you could save in postage..;)
As I've mentioned before, (I think), it's the OTA only, no mounting attachment's of finder.

cheers
Mark

[Omaroo]

Thanks Mark. I'll see how I go over the next day or two. It's a heavy month with insurance and new vehicle rego (bought a Mitsubishi "Delica" 4WD van to drag telescopes around in), and I certainly don't want to promise anything that would hold you up if you got another bite. I understand that you need to settle quickly.

I actually live about 5 minutes from Appin during the week, so I'm about half an hour from your place by the sounds of it. I'll get back soon!

[astronut]

I won't tell Jenny. Now send large denomination non seqential bills to the above address................:lol: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Omaroo]

My problem, John, is that I believe you're actually serious!..........


...how would you like them sent?





:D

[Heian]

Hi folks,
the C8 OTA is off the market...

thanks for the interest...

Mark

[ving]

congrats chris, should be a top little performer :)

[wasyoungonce]

No, it was meeeee!:D

Spoke to Mark tonight purchase ball now rolling. He was very helpful and allowed me to pay it off in 3 instalments. I'm happy so is he…..I hope:thumbsup:

This OTA will allow me to build up the rest of a scope at my leisure and defray costs over time, keeping finance minister happy and in budget.

Great OTA, great price! Grin from ear to ear.:D

edit: i should also say i have a hunger for learning all things astrophysics and boy am i starving.

[ving]

it was you!!!
:D

congrats go to you then. should be a great scope :)