How much is your equipment currently worth?! 2009

[MrB]

Ok, the original thread (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=2913) with this title is well known, but is up to four years old.
Lets do it again, but this time with a more realistic poll!
The results should be interesting! :D

[jjjnettie]

Scary thread Simon.
Especially when you consider that mine is only a basic set up.:scared:

[h0ughy]

this should have been in wifedollars........................ .

[jjjnettie]

I divide by 2 to convert to hubby dollars.

[pgc hunter]

12" dob = $600 (a steal!)
10" dob = $600
5" Mak = $500
4.5" Newt $300 perhaps
Complete set of Vixen LWV = $1250
TV Barlows = $530
Astronomik filters = $580
TV 32mm Plossl = $110
Celestron Ultima Ep = $50
Other misc stuff = $200 approx

= ~$4710

Melbourne cloud induced rage = priceless

[stephenb]

How much is my gear worth? ... err, what time is it now?:whistle:

[Esseth]

Damn, thats nuts. have any spares lol

Well I'm still under the 1k seeing as i am just taking my first steps, give me a couple of years lol

[Liz]

I also want that scope!!

I will stick to Dobs, so not huge money there, but damn eyepieces do a bit of damage :eek:
Will stay in that 1-5000 group .... I think :whistle:

[toryglen-boy]

Aint that the truth ....

my lot currently sits at around ...

$7500

[lacad01]

How much is my gear worth?...doh - I really need to update my home contents insurance policy :(

[pgc hunter]

lol no way this is a one and only! Apparently the mirror blank alone cost $600 so I was told..... :eek:And I also got a 32mm TV plossl, a sky-atlas 2000 and a couple of other maps for the price :eek:



It's a great scope.....I've gone to mag 15.9 from my outer suburban Melbourne backyard, and I've killed both Saturn and Jupiter lol :D Great scope, but falls victim to cloud and crap seeing all to often :(

[dpastern]

And this is why I'm happy being single!!! No dealing with swmbo!

Dave

[jjjnettie]

Rub it in David.

[AstralTraveller]

Do you want current resale value or purchase price? I have a really nice 25cm mirror that cost about $200 in 1975. Worth more than that now. On the other hand I paid about $100 for some plossls which would be worth <$50 now.

[picklesrules]

Theres my scope and mount which was only 1k :P
then barlows, camera adpators etc probley 300
then filters 100
then camera 350
tube rings + dovetail 90
Books 200

dam ive spent over 2k :S lol

[pgc hunter]

I am also single. Which give me the freedom to buy and do what I want whenever I want (had i not lost my job)...

[[1ponders]]

Including, computers, software, observatory along with too many mounts, scopes, cameras yadda yadda. But I do need a good 16" dob to use my eyepieces on. :lol:

[mac]

I still don't have a scope. Have cash to buy one... it's burning a hole in my wallet.

[coldspace]

Its scary when there are quite a few of us in the 10K to 50K range.
Shows how nuts we are, according to my wife:D.
Those few that are in the 50k plus bracket must have lost the plot :lol:.

When I add up my observatory, scopes, computers, cameras, TV eyepieces, and everything in between to be able to see/image small bits of light, I am crazy,

but,

I could be blowing it at the pub/casino/horse racing like a few friends do, and my wife is all for it as it makes for a nice family activity that the kids love been involved in.

A mate was over the other day looking at my new observatory and started saying I am nuts for spending large money on this hobby and he could not see the point in it, but when I said to him you blew over 50K on a fishing boat and gear that sits in your yard at least 350 days a year gathering dust, he soon shut up :thumbsup:.

Matt.

[Liz]

Aaah, do you want me to help you out with that Matt?? ;)

[mozzie]

heaps !!!!! you only live once and tomorrow another phone call to bintel :shrug::whistle:
mozzie

[coldspace]

Your right can't take it with you.
Its getting bad when the guys in a few astronomy shops start to know you on first name basis.

Matt.

[DavidU]

As my dear wife may read this, my equipment is still worth $100.

[jjjnettie]

I reckon they'd have a roll of sticky address labels printed up with my name and address on them.

[mozzie]

dont worry about first name i buy stuff know they send it to me and send a bill later on its like haveing an account
mozzie

[MrB]

Keep in mind, the poll is anonymous ;)
Wives will never know!

[DavidU]

If there are 6500 odd members, at...say..an average of $2K of equipment that would give a figure of some $13 million.
A bit of a worry that !

[MrB]

Just for fun, if we use the lowest value in each bracket($0, $1k, $5k etc) then we are up to $287k already.
That works out to an average $7.5k each (including the two $0's) over 37 voters. :eyepop:

[JethroB76]

I only spent $100 but the currency fluctuations mean its now worth $5000

[Octane]

Oh, dear Lord.

I didn't vote, but, just did a rough estimate in my head as to how much I've spent on equipment. I am truly ashamed.

Can't wait until the new toy arrives!

Regards,
Humayun

[spacezebra]

What do mean "wives will never know"!

I think it should read "husbands will never, never ever know":lol: (or maybe " it was the same price as your drill press")



Cheers Petra d.

[mithrandir]

This is one advantage of living in Sydney. Andrews and Bintel are in driving distance on the way to or from work. No waiting for goodies.

And they both have people who recognise my voice.

Should I answer the poll with what it is worth today, or what it will be when SWMBO approves the next CCD+filters? That changes the bracket.

[MrB]

OOOPS! Sorry Petra, Jen, Jeanette, Liz,
Replace with 'Significant other' or some such ;)



Current and pending I guess.
I'm waiting for some paypal funds to clear. Doesn't affect which bracket I'm in tho.

[jjjnettie]

:eyepop: Husbands must never ever know.
What happens on the observing field stays on the observing field.:lol:

[Windshift]

Dob $800
Goto Scope $800
2 equatorial platforms (home made) $550
Eyepieces $250
Laser Finder $200
Various Software $320

Wonderful, Beautiful, Supportive and Intelligent wife who indulges my every hobby ( and who is looking over my shoulder as I type this )

PRICELESS ! :help:

[dpastern]

There are far worse things that we could be spending or money on!

Dave

[jjjnettie]

Exactly! ;)

[erick]

...and dictating :lol:

[Windshift]

No dictation needed Eric,
This is the women who went clothes shopping last week and came home having only bought 2 items......
1 32mm wideview eyepiece
1 8mm planetary eyepiece

I repeat PRICELESS !! :D

[Paul Haese]

I voted but not going to say how much things are.

[Jeffkop]

I have voted and without hesitation mention that whatever I have spent I am getting a far better return than powerball or lotto.

(And I am about to spend a bit more too ... oops make that a lot more)

[tornado33]

All of my gear except the 300mm lens from Bert would be less than 5K but that beautiful piece of glass is worth more than that. Thats why it resides inside, in a bag with dessicant silica gel, next to my bed, whereas the rest of my gear is stored in the garage, which is itself lined and insulated so everything is kept nice and dry.

When I got my 10 inch scope and mount, Halleys Comet was gracing the southern skies!
Scott

[rogerg]

I always find it interesting that to an amateur astronomer $10,000 is a huge amount, but to an amateur fisherman $10,000 would barely get you a dingy and line, and to a car enthusiast $10,000 is barely useful either. Even a sports enthusiast would spend $5k+ on home theater/TV setup.

Roger.

[Starkler]

I was also going to mention cars and boats, and both have huge ongoing costs that star gazing does not.
It all comes down to where your priorities in life lie. Who's to say that 10k is too much to spend if this is your one true passion and hobby?

If the wife complains, say you want to buy a classic car to restore or a power boat. Then you will experience a real money pit.

[g__day]

It would be worth considering the re-sale value here. If someone bought $100K of gear - and sold it ten years later for $80K they are probably happy with what their net $2K per annum hobby cost them.

Wouldn't it be nice if there were astronomy loans and large astro clubs offering registered users the ability to lease lease top gear for a few years then return them when you want to focus on other things. I want access to certain gear - I don't feel the compelling need to "own it"!

[coldspace]

So true,

My gear and observatory is worth lots, but no where near my mates fishing boat/gear that cost him over 50K and gets used a couple of times a month if he's lucky.
So my wife doesn't complain about when I spend, besides I am lucky as this is now a family hobby.

Matt.

[AlexN]

brand new prices all up would be around the 5k mark... a bit more I suppose depending on where you buy... but yeah.. 5k is near enough.

[leon]

When I met my wife, she knew that i was pretty deep into cameras and astronomy stuff, and we agreed that there would be no questions asked if i traded, sold, swapped my stuff, which i still do today.

The only thing she says is, ( Now what are you selling, buying etc with a smile) :lol: :lol: I say its all good Alice, :whistle: don't worry darl, :) this is a good bargain, swap or what ever.

We have a great relation ship in this regard, and all is well. :thumbsup:

My gear is worth quite a bit, but i have to agree with the others, boats, cars etc age and lose value, good glass dose not. ;)

Leon :thumbsup:

[mac]

Haha! It's more of a supply problem than a demand problem... telescope suppliers in NZ are few and far between! But if I can save up a bit more money I might order one from Andrews in Oz and ship it over.

[Liz]

Oh, I am surprised about that matt.
I would think NZ would have a lot of scopes to scoose from .... oh well, hopefully postage not too much for you.
I have bought stuff from Andrews ... no problemo :)

[dugnsuz]

Re: Original question...
Too frickin' much to be sitting in a shed!!
Doug

[Crusader]

My recent purchase of the 8SE has put me well within the $5k - 10k bracket, but I think I'll remain at that point for the foreseeable future.

[bmitchell82]

slowly creeping, just waiting to get out of uni, then the budget might get a bit healthier

[leon]

Hey Doug you are not suppose to swear on IIS, :lol: but I know what you mean mate, there are a lot of dollars sitting in peoples backyard, :scared: so we should at least be entitled to one third of the nights being clear. ;)

Leon :thumbsup:

[Octane]

It all just hit home this afternoon. I went and got a contents insurance policy. :lol:

Oh, boy. This is nuts! Still, I can't wait for the new toy to arrive. :D

Regards,
Humayun

[DavidU]

127ed?:d

[Terry B]

I don't have a boat but 5 years ago my family(2 adults, 3 kids) went on a 4 week holiday to Europe.
I came back about 30K poorer but the family had a wonderful experience. My astro equipment is worth much much less. Good value I think.

[TrevorW]

Leon I have a similar arrangement with my wife

she asks "what did you buy now and how much"

I say " the bills are paid, so don't ask"

but in all fairness she spends $100 at least a month of beauty care etc but do I say why are you wasting you money for on that

[Domol]

Being an accountant I know exactly how much I have spent!:eyepop:
This year I'm increasing the budget in line with the CPI, but reducing it because of the GFC, and then claiming a deduction for depreciation.......shhhh don't tell the ATO:rofl:

[dugnsuz]

I found a frickin loophole leon!!!
:lol:

[TheDecepticon]

I'd say 5k-10k. That may actually be under and I think 10k-15k is more like it, but now my head hurts thinking about it!!:rofl::rofl: I also am lucky, my wife enjoys visual astronomy with me, and loves the crappy images I take, so win-win for me!!:lol::lol::lol:

[DavidU]

Can your war department talk to my war department?

[Neil]

Well after a recent check for contents.......about 18k.:eyepop::lol::D

[snowyskiesau]

At present my equipment has very little value to me as it rarely gets used.

I must admit that I have very little interest in using it at the moment. Perhaps if I get settled into a new job...

[Paddy de Klerk]

...For me ,being fairly new to the interest it`s a case of the sum of the parts.To get it all at once would definitely appear different on the bottom line.Could add to the 10k without too much difficulty.Lolly shop syndrome!!

[TrevorW]

Works over rated live life

I now have no enjoyment going to work

:thumbsup:

[mithrandir]

Just crossed that boundary I mentioned so I'll vote.

[Ian Robinson]

How much is my gear worth ? good question .

Too much to publically advertise in a public forum I expect , there are villians and thieves out there .

Also it depends on the current exchange rate .

Same reason why I don't list my gear in my profile here and elsewhere.

[MrB]

Of the 68 posts in this thread, only a handfull have openly said what they consider their gear is worth.
The poll itself is anonymous.

[supernova1965]

I am not sure how much my gear is worth I paid $58 dollars for all that is listed in my SIG could some one give me an idea what it is worth. I got very lucky at our local recycling center apparently it came from a school the mirror needs recoating but I haven't noticed that it makes a lot of difference to what I can see. But I will get the mirror recoated eventually

[MrB]

:eyepop:
A LOT more than $58!!!
Nice score!

[rogerg]

"how much is your equipment worth" ..... Not half as much as the time to be able to use it! ;)

[Dunx.]

Too many villians out there to display.

[hotspur]

I am really not impressed with this thread,where are the moderators!

I do not think its appropriate,for a number of reasons.

1,why would anybody want to advertise on a public forum

what they have and its worth,we have allready had one member on this site loose a flourite telescope to a theif,i changed my items list
very quickly after that,like other members did.

2,i really think its a bit 'offish' with the ego bit,some members starting

out,have very little,and even less budgets,it can/could be of putting.

I think the moderators are should think about this thread.

One thing good,about it.is talk on insurance-i have disscussed this with my agent,may be a thread could be started on that subject.

Regards C

[White Rabbit]

To scary to think about. whats even more scary is the amount that I use, it's not half of what I own.

[White Rabbit]

No one is putting a gun to anyones head and telling them to post so why would the admins get involved. we are all grown up's here a free to do as we please as long as no one gets hurt.

Anyway, If you get robbed you have to look at it on the brightsidem, at least your alive, and you know have the chance to UPGRADE!!!

Ooohhhh, wash my mouth out with soap.

Have a great weekend guys, I'll be paying you all visit over the weekend ...mwahahahahaah!!!

[troypiggo]

1. The poll is anonymous. You can't tell how much my gear is worth or what I voted, can you?

2. You don't have to post to it.

3. If you want to break into my place and steal my gear, best of luck. Just remember to wear a helmet that deflects baseball bats.

4. If you come over on a night I'm not home and my family isn't there, well done and have at it. I could do with some new gear.

[MrB]

As has been stated over and over again... the poll is....
ANONYMOUS
Hopefully that one can be seen :rolleyes:

[dpastern]

Well, I originally voted 1-5k, but now it's over 5k with my recent purchases ;-)

I had a good laugh at Troy's response. Like Troy, you wouldn't want to try and steal from my place. Let's just say I ask questions later after the damage has been done. 'nuff said.

Dave

[troypiggo]

Good one, Dave. We just had 3 posts pointing out how anonymous it is, and you go and lay it all out in the open. :)

[MrB]

LOL Dave, I think you're the first of the new thread to admit it.
I have a little while to go, but the 5-10k bracket is getting closer.
A CCD cam will get me there.

Oh, and for any shifty-types doing some window shopping... you know that Men At Work song? Land Down Under? .... "six foot four and full of muscle" ;)

[dpastern]

I try. See my avatar naming - did you steal my L plates? :P

Dave

[dpastern]

I'm a pretty honest bloke. If I could have altered the original poll response from myself, then I'd have done so without admitting it in the thread.

As to the safety of posting how much I've spent, my name isn't on the voting roll (silent voter). Neither are my parents. We're not listed in the phone book too either. If someone was to burgle our play, it'd be a random one, and God help them. Manfrotto tripods (and monopods) hurt a LOT. And if they get cute, I'll just sick my rats onto them :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Dave

[Louwai]

The 20" SDM has knocked my upper limit for 6.......

[Jen]

:eyepop::eyepop:hey who is that lucky bugger that has ticked the over 100k :question:

[strongmanmike]

Greg Bradley...? :P

[Jen]

:eyepop: God dam lucky devil, i gotta meet this guy one day :lol:
So that explains the awsome pics that he produces ;)
:thumbsup:

[marki]

Or someone just having a little fun :P;). Why not make it a squillion dollars, garantee you will get some hits.

Mark

[Jen]

:) im going to have to change my vote soon im slowly creeping up to the next level :P:D:P

[Barrykgerdes]

The real question should be how much have you spent on your astronomy gear

I did a quick add up for the last 20 years and it does come to more than $100000.

What's it worth now. I suppose I could get about $5000 if some sucker came along.

If you need it bad enough to steal it from me well Good Luck! I know some very nasty people who owe me favours.:welcome:

Barry:thumbsup::thumbsup::lol::lol: :P:P

[ZeroID]

5k-10K .... Hmm, getting up there myself, .. and I haven't even done anything serious yet !! Some body said that astrophotography was a black hole for $$ and they were not wrong.

Just don't tell my wife !! :eyepop:

[Osirisra]

I did the silly thing the other week and roughly tallied up all my astro invoices for the last year...instant heart attack material...over 20K! :eyepop:

[TrevorW]

What I paid for it, to much

whats it's worth ????

[Cloudyagain]

1. "Price is what you pay, value is what you get" so said Ben Graham, one of Warren Buffet's cronies. I don't think he had astronomy in mind when he said this though but I think it applies.:confused2::confused: :confuse3:

2. Jen, have you got something new to bring to Snake Valley? :question:

3. As to the original thread, I have spent far too much for the frustration it has bought. Who pays for grief? Would be much less stressful watching TV every night (but mostly not as enjoyable). Thinking about it that's what I mostly do anyway because of the weather here :( :windy: :rain: :cold:

[bmitchell82]

Well when I last posted i was only a mid range 1-5k man. :P this has changed quite significately now and if the next six months goes to plan. :P it will most likely click to Purple ville :( hehehehe. But at the moment im in the 5-10K and I use every single bit of my kit on a regular basis (weather permitting).

But like my family tells me that in the grand scheme of things whats 20k worth of astronomy equipment that has a very good resale value (if selected and looked after correctly). Nothing really, as this hobby isn't a money pit at all it is in my opinion it is very cheap and satisfying.

Further to this, it is family friendly, Mr Plod approved and given the right circumstance very sociable or in others almost like meditation! I had a zen like moment just the other night sitting 3hrs out of Perth in a field with 20 grey Kangaroos having my dinner waiting for the darkness to come over. Once it did and everything was going, i was having a sip of 12yo Galway Pipe port and some nice Lindt dark chocolate completely alone.... doesn't get much more relaxing than that my friends.

:thumbsup:

[Stardrifter_WA]

I'm with you Ken. I did the same, for insurance purpose, and like you had the heart attack scenario. Me too, over 20k. Well over. :confused2:

[Stardrifter_WA]

Frankly, if I won Lotto, not that I am lucky, I would end up spending much of it on some really really fine equipment, retire to the country and die looking at the stars. :P

[ZeroID]

Yes, frustration but also satisfaction of conquering a technical challenge. The greatest reward comes from the more difficult challenges. I'm nearish retirement and in a crap job, no prospects or real value so I see it as an ongoing 'project' that keeps me mentally active and engaged. Probably spend more time at work thinking my way round ideas and solutions astronomically than real 'work'. (and posting on here :thumbsup:)
There is no price on that kind of reward. I'll be up in the $10k-$15k area by the time I start getting decent results I reckon.

Could be worse, I was going to go serious on motorsports and you can blow $10-S15k on one event :eyepop: ... anyone want to buy a turbo hatch club car ? Cheap ?

[FlashDrive]

On-ya Stardrifter ... so would I .. !!:thumbsup:

Flash :hi:

[Lester]

For me it is great to be able to converse with others on here that enjoy looking up at night. If the amount spent brings happiness then the rewards cannot be summed up in $$$ terms. I would much rather rub shoulders with who ever spent many thousands on here, than the poor individual that has put the same amount through a Pokie machine, and devastate their life and others around them.

So I really mean it when I say "all the best".

[overlord]

few hundred bob.

but it's not the dosh but the enjoyment u get out of it.

if i had more I would use what I have less lol. so that isn't necessarily more enjoyment. just more precision.

Earlier this year in melbourne the weather was very nice in the mornings just before dawn. Anyway I pulled out the 8" to look at Jupiter and goddam it looked like jup does thru like a 20" I have never seen such resolution. That was a one-off however. :/

[Cloudyagain]

Just to clarify, when I do get to use my gear I enjoy every minute of it, frustration and all!

Neale.

[Osirisra]

Now that is a dream I can relate to!!

[blindman]

For insurance guy....mmmm....about 120K :rofl:

Some are really obsessed here with "privacy". Helou?

In Europe everybody has a surname on post boxes and doors.

Cheers all Nev

[rockinspace]

I agree that many beginners will be best-served with an entry-level camera, but I also think that such a camera does not offer as much room to grow. It’s a difficult choice — personally.
I find the learning process of astronomy to be wonderfully fun. And it never really stops.In terms of a newer camera + one lens versus an older camera + two lenses, I think that different people would have to choose based upon their needs.

[Nortilus]

Well I'm surprised at where I'm at. I tallied what replacement cost would be if I lost it all and had to get everything again. Puts me in the $5k-10k range.

I do look at this thread though and people shocked at what they are spending on their hobby that they are so passionate about. Why be shocked. If you can afford it then there is no issue. I know blokes who spend (or should I say get loans) to buy $100,000 boats so they can go fishing, or spend anywhere up to $10,000 every time they buy a new motorbike (which can be six monthly). Astronomy is our hobby and we are lucky enough that we can spend very little to get such satisfaction from it and you don't end up smelling like fish or covered in mud. Maybe just a bit tipsy from a nice scotch we sometimes enjoy waiting for exposure runs to finish.

[Kunama]

I respectfully decline to answer for fear of incriminating myself......

[uwahl]

I bought my way too expensive gear at the beginning of 2014 with some of my super. I am still learning to use it (got the scope and mount sussed - now for the ccd / guide camera). The good news is that I bought it all when there was parity between the US and Aus dollars. I could probably sell it now and make a profit but I won't. I enjoy the learning, the company and it slows my brain fossilization.;)

Ulrich

[astronobob]

Amaizing amounts more than 1st thought - I was grinding mirrors 20 yrs ago, $100 for good 10" blanks, 100 on grits, polish ect & a whole lot of manual grinding.
Now-a-days with technology, astro is amazing, but my back pocket struggles more, being on a carers pension last 10 yrs since missus's spinal injury.
I can say Ive used near 10k in the last 3 yrs, not much by average normal means, but a Ship load for this duck :juggle:

[speach]

that will teach me to do a quick add up! I hope 'she who must be obeyed' doesn't find out!

[glend]

This is really not a topic many people would feel like discussing in a public forum for a number of 'personal reasons'; but for the generations living their lives in social media who crave having their lives totally exposed for all to watch - then of course they will share, and the higher the number the better for the envy factor.

If that's you, then better get everything insured.

[Tropo-Bob]

I have spend a lot of money on Astronomy equipment over the last 50 years, and wasted a heck of a lot of money on other things. :lol:

[FlashDrive]

Busloads ... :D

[astroron]

No chance of me disclosing the value of my equipment on open forum,
Seems a crazy thing to do.:screwy::screwy::screwy:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[ZeroID]

Judging by some of my imaging results not enough ...
To replace probably 10k but seeing as I acquired quite a bit or hardware gratis and built a lot more maybe 6-7k.
Some things just ain't worth trying to build.

But I enjoy trying ... :D

SWMBO doesn't mind, I manage my time for us and the clouds seem to manage it even more.

But as others have said I agree with the pleasure it has given me in many ways. And I could be spending a heck of a lot more on other pursuits, used to have a boat that got used about twice a year, now THERE was wasted money. :rolleyes:

[Wavytone]

I’m wondering how many have conflated what they have spent, vs the replacement cost in current $, vs estimated secondhand value if sold.

[speach]

Lots and lots, got to keep it secret in case the wife finds out!

[LewisM]

Enough to lock the storage room when we go out.

Nuff said.

[FlashDrive]

Enough to keep Lewis ' buying ' from me...:lol:

Pop...

[LewisM]

Meh, your lovely wife stops you selling, so don't blame me Pops.

:)

[LewisM]

How is this top post with no replies since my one above over a year ago? It's not stickied.

[RB]

Anyone voting but not posting still brings up the thread.

RB

[Wavytone]

Could be time some changed their vote, if they’ve made a significant purchase or sold a lot of gear.

[el_draco]

If I tried to replace it, I'd be on the wrong side of $50K, by a long margin. When the $Au = $US 1.10... I chose wisely...:)

[Outcast]

I've bought most of my gear secondhand.. I'm not sure I want to know how much I spent buying secondhand gear, let alone what it might be worth if I had bought it all new....

I'd also prefer my wife didn't find out.. although, I suspect she might already know...:D

[JeniSkunk]

Just noticed this thread, so I figured I'd see just what it'd cost to replace all my gear.
While my kit isn't exactly large or expensive, replacing it would cost somewhat more than what I originally paid in 2018.
The binoculars in my sig were a gift, and finding equivalent condition, identical capability, replacements on ebay, would be exceedingly difficult, at best. So I've left them out of the calculations.

SkyWatcher Heritage 130P
Celestron Astromaster Accessory Kit (Synta's Celestron badging of their discontinued SkyWatcher badged Eyepiece And Filter Kit)
Saxon Cielo HD 12mm
Saxon Cielo HD 6.5mm

Current fool refail Ausfailure Tax prices.
$ 399.99 Scope
$ 149.99 Accessory kit
$ 129.99 Eyepiece 12mm
$ 129.99 Eyepiece 6.5mm
$ 809.96 total

What I paid (all at Astro Anarchy)
$ 199.00 Scope (on sale)
$ 89.00 Accessory kit
$ 109.00 Eyepiece 12mm
$ 109.00 Eyepiece 6.5mm
$ 506.00 total

Current sale prices
$ 289.00 Scope (Oz Scopes)
$ 129.99 Accessory kit (Australian Geographic)
$ 99.95 Eyepiece 12mm (Oz Scopes)
$ 99.95 Eyepiece 6.5mm (Oz Scopes)
$ 618.89 total

[PeterM]

An oldie but a goodie... When I die don't let my spouse sell the Astro gear for what I told them it cost me.... just as well no names are in that poll or they may have met an early demise at the hands of their spouse!

[Peter Ward]

Definitely in the lost the plot strata...but way cheaper than a big stink-boat :)

[el_draco]

I have already nominated an "astro-executor"... Tha missus can live it up on the profit... :rolleyes:

[LewisM]

I read that as Astro-executioner first time.... :)

[xelasnave]

Or a small (27ft) old classic cutter wooden yatch:)

Only cost me $5000 to buy, then $4000 to get it up after it sank, $4000 each time on the slip but only $200 a month mooring fees which was cheap..then weekly purchases at Bunnings of around $150 to $250 for tools and materials....and if I went ahead to have it restored it would have cost $80 to $100 K to end up with a market value of only $25k...and folk think I was crazy to give it away...it was due for a $6000 slip so that giveaway paid for half my astro gear:P

I have not totalled my stuff but maybe $1750 to $1875....ruffly;) maybe a little bit more if you include everything past the binos and the dslr:D

Heck I could spend more but thank goodness I am content with things...at the moment:)

So if I had $100,000 to throw at it...mmmm...get the old boat back and totally restore it of course:lol:

Alex