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Originally Posted by Barrykgerdes
I'm sorry Troy
If you have mortgaged your wife to get it you will have probably it for life. 
However I'm sure you will find something even more desirable in a few years time that you "simply must have". 
Of course the scope will have some "trade in value" but I am not sure about the wife. 
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I wouldn't like to test the trade-in value of my wife. No matter what the price comes in at, it won't be enough.
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Originally Posted by Poita
Lovely scope, but a lot of money for 3.5" of aperture.
If I was thinking 'Forever' I'd be shifting up to a 4" or 5", maybe switching brands to get it for similar money.
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Thanks so much for your honest answer. That's exactly the sort of feedback I'm after.
I did think long and hard about the aperture. What I was after was the focal length around 500mm, give or take. Of the scopes I considered, I narrowed it down to the FSQ106 and the TMB92SS. We all know what a proven performer the FSQ is, but it's also a whole 'nother league of costs, not just for the OTA, but accessories, adapters, everything else. By the same token, we all know it'd be a keeper for life, so an investment.
The TMB92 I decided was a compromise of slightly less aperture, but much more achievable now cost-wise. "Keep for life" in my orig post was a little tongue-in-cheek. I've bought and sold enough camera lenses and scopes enough to know that nothing is for certain. But I am fairly sure I'll get at least quite a few years of enjoyment and use from this little hottie.
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Originally Posted by alocky
I was drooling over the TMB 6" for sale in the Optcorp showroom last week. If that's any indication of the quality of the 92mm it will be a magnificent scope. I'm in the process of doing something equally stupid - so if our wives kick us out at least we'll have a sympathetic ear. I'm taking the line that it's a legacy for the kids...
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I have a shoulder here for you.