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Hi John,
I have noticed the same thing, people who seem to be always selling some high end scope, or even a cheapie, who seem like they wouldnt own that or somehow are selling on behalf of someone else or perhaps some shop somewhere (alledgedly).
Its only my observation of the frequency and range of equipment that is always "near new" or bought x months ago and never used. If these items were bought to test out, considering their high turn over rate, wouldnt the seller be burning money? The items are never full retail price....seems silly and suspect to me.
I'm not denying some items are attractive to buy at reduced prices, yet it always feels like some people are conducting businesses here without declaring themselves doing so (in violation of the T&C's?). I know of others who are completely up front about their affiliation and have it in their signature (but dont ever sell their wares here)....
I have brought my suspicions to the attention of the moderators once or twice, but they assure me that it all checks out, and I believe them.
Still doesnt stop me from wondering why and how often some people buy thousands of $$$$$ of telescope equipment and then immediately offload it?
hmmmm, makes you wonder....
Cheers
Chris
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