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Originally Posted by PlanetMan

You might want to look at the IIS listings as there is one for sale for $800 however as the current price for a new WO M90 is only $999 I suspect most would go for the brand new OTA.

As a side point - I may be mistaken but the only "real" flourite OTA's available these days are the two small Tak's (FS-60 & Sky90) and one or two of the top of the line Stellavues - otherwise everyone else is pretty much FPL ED glass - which is much cheaper to produce, good for the environment and promoted as being almost as good - but then I wonder why a WO 90mm costs $999 and a Tak 90mm cost close to $3,000 - there has to be some sort of genuine significant difference in the glass/lens to warrant that price difference beyond just quality of mechanical manufacturer etc.

Owning a TAK Sky90 is fine ... if you can afford it ... you can get just as pleasing ( very acceptable ) views from " more affordable " scopes .... TAK's are for those who want the " Rolls Royce " of equipment .... although there would be some who would challenge that statement.

WO's line of refractors are IMHO very nicely made and worthy of consideration ..... considering $ value..... although a Lotto Win could elevate my choice to buy a TAK ..... but then ... the only extra bonus I have is " Bragging Rights " for all that money for the TAK.

TAK's are nice ... but I am not a " perfectionist " .....they are for those who won't accept anything else.

Also.. if you look at my AD ... you will read that I have already seen the one listed for $800 .... and yes ... I would rather get a new one for not much more. ...!!!

Thanks for your imput.