Exceptional custom hand crafted 14.5 inch dob with quartz optics

[Astromelb]

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[issdaol]

Is this the same system that is being sold by that Melbourne Retailer ???

Pictures and Specifications looks identical...........Im guessing it is backed by mandatory Second Hand Warranty as per Victorian Legal Retail requirements for second hand items???

https://www.astronomyalive.com.au/telescopes/dobsonian/astronomy-alive-368mm-hand-crafted-newtonian-reflector-telescope.html

[issdaol]

I appreciate the clarification.

In the add on here you mention that a lot of the principle components were either custom made or are no longer available from the manufacturers.

Will those manufacturers still warrant/replace/refund those components if there are any defects considering how old it is and long it has been advertised on Astronomy Alive??

Also there is a big price differential on you price on this Add and your Price on your Astronomy Alive website.......any reason for the price difference??

Thanks

[ab1963]

So it is the same scope that is on sale at Astronomy alive ?

[stefang]

Looks like the same scope.
stefan

[Mamba]

If it looks like a duck...........
Mamba

[carlstronomy]

$9000 on that site $3000 on here and photo's that look like they are from the 70's very interesting add.

[issdaol]

Cris,

Thanks for your reply.........it is a pretty complete & comprehensive response so I have no further questions.

In response to your point above:

I am not an Owner and Retailer of an Astronomy Supply business so therefore I am not required to provide warranty on anything I sell secondhand.

However you ARE the Owner of Astronomy Alive .........so when I see the same telescopes listed on here and on your own business website I like to know if it is being sold with warranty (or not) and how that warranty is proposed to be supported if a defect is discovered.

As a business owner I am sure you are familiar with the legal requirements that apply to a Retailer selling second hand items and warranty coverage.

Also on a general point I also like to know the complete truth about the background and history of any second hand item I am considering.........as that allows me to judge the veracity of the seller and potentially how the item may have been cared for.

As a private individual I would provide that information if I was selling an item myself..........however I feel that it is incumbent for a business owner like yourself to be very clear and open about all of these elements.

Anyway as I said earlier....... you have answered everything so thanks for the additional clarification

[ausastronomer]

You've got tickets on yourself champ.

I've used some of the best amateur telescopes on the planet. Including premium Newtonians to 36" aperture, Premium Binocular telescopes to 22" aperture, Classical Cassegrains to 16" aperture, Achromatic Refractors to 15" aperture, APO refractors to 8" aperture and 25 x 150mm Fujinon Binoculars on a motorised star chair. A lot of that equipment I have at my regular disposal.

I would prefer to stick with my custom built 14"/F4.5 SDM powered by Zambuto/Protostar Quartz mirrors, Servocat, Argo Navis and Feathertouch. It works pretty well for me and that's only my middle telescope.

I think you will find quite a few of the IIS community own, have used, or have access to some pretty decent gear. I have observed with quite a few of the IIS members and a lot of them own quality equipment. Some of it way beyond my budget.

Don't ever go to bed at night thinking you're the only bloke in Australia that gets to use some pretty decent gear.

Cheers,
John B

[Merlin66]

Guys, guys this is a for sale thread.
It seems to be turning into something else.
Give it a break.

This banter should be moderated.