Mark, You should've kept it, I've seen these scopes in original condition sell for $6000-$7000US recently. I won't sell mine though.
Like anything that has been beautifully crafted, it's great just to look at it.
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Originally Posted by Mark Suchting
Hi John
Similarly I grew up in Artarmon and used to visit Amateur Astronomers Supply Co at Crows Nest in the early 70's. When I worked there from 1984-1988 I bought a second hand Polarex 4" Altaz . Came in two big wooden cases. I sold it in 1989 for $600 I think. Wish I had kept it as a historical peice 
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