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Originally Posted by Solanum

I find this post somewhat offensive.

I made an offer of $120 (inc postage, which would be under $8, I checked) on an item that costs $209 new and, for all I know, could be ten years old as the age is not stated in your advert. However well looked after something is, it still ages I'm afraid (a downside of photosynthesis).

The only reason people buy second hand items is because the are cheaper than new items. Get over it, astro gear isn't an investment opportunity.

I'm currently selling some stuff, all of it in perfect condition and all at half-price or less, because I'd rather get rid of it and someone enjoy using than 'make money'. I wrote off the investment when I bought the items.

I will be selling my Dob with Argo Navis and will want more than half-price for that, but that was a rather larger investment and, even at more than half price, will still offer a substantial saving over buying the gear new.

Everard

Goodness me .... your name is not even mentioned in this thread..... whats your problem.
Give it a rest .... if you can't afford the asking price .... THEN GO WITHOUT.

... these are words that you sent to me in your message ..... and I quote

..' the pricier it is the higher proportion I would expect second hand.' ... you put yourself in now..!! ( TeleVue gear is not cheap ..... one only has to look at Bintel prices lately to know that )

Col....