[GC - South Aus]

G'day All,

The following are reluctant sales, due to recent hand surgery and a necessity to review and adapt the way I am going to do astronomy in the future.

1. *SOLD* SW EQ6 Pro Mount - $1350 + Freight - (SOLD to RedTerry (SA))
Basically new, used about 4 or 5 times with an ED80 and 120 F5 Achro refractor. So very little punishment for this beast.Comes with 2 large counter weights, vixen style saddle/puck and synscan.

2. *SOLD* Orion SkyView Pro (Basically an EQ5) - $600 + Freight
This has been a great mount and has been well used (great for portable field mount), but still ticking over strong. Comes with the Orion SkyView Pro Goto Upgrade Installed, 1 large counter weight, 2 halfcounter weights, vixen style saddle/puck and hand controller (basically synscan).

3. *SOLD* C9.25 XLT SCT OTA (Losmandy Version) - $1150 + Freight
Basically new, put onto mount to see what it would look like and then put back in its original box. The C9.25 is a real planet killer with an awesome reputation.It's been sat here waiting for an ob's that is never going to come, especially now!

4. SW 120 (5") f5 Achro Refractor (Blue OTA) (with WO 2" 2 speed focuser) - $370 + Freight WITHDRAWN
This is a fast, fun and portable achro refractor with a good focuser to boot. It has been well used but still many years in it.

5. SW 252 (10") Newtonian + Rings (Blue OTA) - $350 + Freight WITHDRAWN
A real work horse, probably needs collimating and focuser could do with replacing (but you can find one dirt cheap). This has mainly been used for CCTV imaging and the focuser may not quite come to focus for ep's without an extension tube. Comes in original box.

Local pick-up welcome (and guess would be preferred for a couple of the more heavier items). If you want them freighted - although items will be well packed, I will not be held liable for any damage/missing in transit items.So please consider insurance!

Like stated previously these are very reluctant sales, but all needs to go. The obs dream just isn't coming any time soon, so I need to think lighter (i.e. widefield astro imaging with camera lenses and smaller OTA's (refractors/medium Mak Cas etc)).

I am currently looking to acquire any of the following and may consider a part(+cash)/full trade for items above, dependant on value and condition of the item(s) wanted to be traded:

* Canon 300 f4 L USM Non-IS (Used) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition is $650 - $700.
* Canon 300 f4 L USM IS (Used) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition is $900 - $950.
* Canon 400 f5.6 L USM (Used) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition is $1000 - $1100.
* Tokina AT-X 300 f2.8 SD (Used - Nikon AI-S Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $500 - $650.
* Canon 300 f4 L (Used - Canon FD Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $400 - $500.
* Tokina AT-X 400 f5.6 SD (Used - Canon AF/EF Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $250 - $350.
* Tokina AT-X 400 f5.6 SD (Used - Nikon AI-S Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $200 - $300.
* Tokina AT-X 150 - 500 SD (Used - Nikon AI-S Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $300 - $350.
* Sigma 400 f5.6 Tele Macro APO (Used - Canon AF/EF Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $250 - $350.
* Sigma 300 f4 Tele Macro APO (Used - Canon AF/EF Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $150 - $250.
* Nikkor 300 f4.5 ED AI-S (Used - Nikon AI-S Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $250 - $350.
* Nikkor 180 f2.8 ED AI-S (Used - Nikon AI-S Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $250 - $350.
* Sigma 400 f5.6 Tele APO (Used - Canon FD Version) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $100 - $150.
* Canon 200 f2.8 L USM (Used) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $500 - $600.
* Canon 80 - 200 f2.8 L USM (Used) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $550 - $650.
* Canon 7D Body (Used - Dependant on shutter count) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $500 - $700.
* Canon 70D Body (Used - Dependant on shutter count) - Avg Ebay price for excellent condition $500 - $700.
* May also consider a used SW Mak Cas 5 - 7" (127-180) BD or Gold OTA - Upto Avg price of $350 - $600.

I am only interested in items in a good condition, so please no offers for trading lenses with haze, fungus, scratches and other damage/marks (thanks).

Photos to follow tomorrow (hopefully).

Cheers

Gav