ebay bargain 120mm on EQ5

[ballaratdragons]

If you were in the market for a 120mm Achro on an EQ5, this seems pretty good. Lots of accessories with it.
Has a 'Buy it now' price of $500: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/telescope-refractor-120mm-on-eq5-solid-steal-mount_W0QQitemZ250177007155QQihZ015 QQcategoryZ3636QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[leon]

Cant make out the Brand Ken, any ideas, not a bad price, actually, even if the scope wasn't that flash at least the mount would be good for some other project.

Leon

[erick]

Looks like "Sky-Watcher".

[ballaratdragons]

In the photo is has Skywatcher on it. Yeah, even good for just the mount. It is an EQ5 with dual drives! Steel leg model. Barlow, EP's etc.
Also comes with some sort of Astro camera :shrug:
Those Skywatcher 120mm Achros are pretty good.

If I had the $$$ I'd buy it for my boys!

[prova]

I'm a bit skeptical especially with one (1) feedback but either way I put in an offer on it so let's see ..

Very cheap if it's legit

[leon]

I thought it was a Buy Now only sort of deal, is it possible to then to put in a bid....?? :shrug:

Leon :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

Too late, our SVAA has bought it as a Club Scope.

Sorry to anyone else wanting it.

You've gotta be quick when these bargains come along.

[xelasnave]

It seems too good to be true Ken... Do you reckon you can post when the thing arrives... more as to will it arrive rather than condition...although all that would be good.
alex

[ballaratdragons]

I will be going to pick it up Alex, at the sellers house.

Yes, I'll post about it when I get it back here. :thumbsup:

[erick]

SVAA RULES! :party: Well done, Ken.

I'm looking forward to checking it out. :astron:

[ballaratdragons]

Yep, this way ALL members get to use it :)

BTW, the seller has been in touch and informs me that it is a Saxon :thumbsup: and has hand controller and dual drives.

I pick it up in the next few days. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Sharnbrook]

I tried to post this yesterday, but thanks to Telstra a line fault (still ongoing intermittently) I could not make any posts, but for what it's worth, the ebay ad reads

"telescope refractor 120mm on eq5 solid steal mount"

I just wondered if this was a Freudian slip :whistle:

[xelasnave]

:lol::lol::lol:
Well spotted:thumbsup:

Ken I logged off because of lightening and hid in bed ...I only got back on last night cause I was thinking you were going right away to get it...do you have to wait so long... I am sortta excited;)
alex:):):)

[avandonk]

Well done Ken! There is no risk as he gets to see it before he hands over the money.Not like an unknown package from ?.

You must have quite a collection now for the SVAA now Ken.;)

Bert

[ballaratdragons]

I have been on the phone with the seller and he seems like a very nice chap.

He has only used the scope 8 times. He bought it and had the drives fitted coz his girlfriend was into astronomy. Without going into his personal matters, he no longer has need of it, but he assures me it is still in mint condition.

I pick it up tomorrow.



Getting there, Bert.

Binoculars, the 8" Dob you bought for the Club, and now the 120mm on EQ5.

It is great that the junior members also have total access to this equipment. After all, it is theirs too. :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

OK, I picked up the Clubs 120mm and EQ5 today.

On first inspection I was already happy. The condition was excellent. Geez it's a big scope!!!!!

The gentleman selling it was a very nice chap. We got talking and he showed me his Lunar images he took through it. Pretty good!!!

Then I showed him our images in IIS. He was flabbergasted :lol:

He said he is almost changing his mind about selling, and get back into using the scope after seeing our images :scared:

He is going to join IIS and also the SVAA :lol: (I should be a salesman)

At Home: I assembled the scope to the mount and checked the drives. All working perfectly :)

Tonight I will see how accurate the tracking is.

Daylight viewing thru it gives crystal clear views.

Below:
The OTA, the mount, and the front lens. All in pristine condition. :thumbsup:

[mill]

Seen that one and wanted to buy it, but decided on a short tube refractor.

[GeoffW1]

Well done Ken,

I was close behind you breathing heavily, but not nearly fast enough. Hand controller, dual drives, oooohhhh.

Cheers

[thorsdad]

Good job Ken:thumbsup:,

yes there is a lot of dealers junk on that online selling site:mad2:, but occasionally you will find something from a private seller that is good quality and well looked after:eyepop:. Good to see some good quality gear going somewhere where it will be used and appreciated:D.