EOI: EQ5 with Idea GOTOSTAR in NZ

[silv]

Hey Y'all Fellow Kiwis,

selling my well used EQ5 in good working condition.
with marks, scratches and one small area of splintered metal (see photo).
The previous owner had the Idea GOTOSTAR motors and controller fitted.

includes 2x5k counter weights,
tripod,
GOTOstar motors and controller with latest software (with 3-star alignment option).

I have it in an auction somewhere else for NZD 350 until Friday. But then.... :D

[chaffingbuttock]

I've just purchased an HEQ5, but haven't been billed for it yet, so not sure if the order has gone through. If it hasn't.... Couple questions : 1) is this on a steel or aluminium legged tripod and 2) are there any detrimental effects to having the splintered metal there?

Thanks,
Matthew

[silv]

I assume it's steel because the tripod seems too heavy for just alu legs. But I don't know for sure.

The splintered metal -
It happened when I tightened the hex bolt right there.
So far there is no indication that the damage is growing in any way and so far I have not encountered any difficulties because of it. I would keep using the mount and keep trusting it. But I can't ask a normal 2nd hand price for it, anymore, because of this damage.

As to shipment to Australia: could be done at your expense for packaging and shipment but I'd prefer an NZ buyer.

[silv]

Sold to a Kiwi :)