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Originally Posted by Bullockbob
Yes ... "brand new, but comes with scratches on the tube and finger prints on the objective"  |
You may find those "fingerprints on the objective" aren't... I have a 102ED refractor like that, but whatever the marks are they aren't removable. While they were "cosmetic" when it was new, minor and made no difference, after 6 years the anti-relection coatings are noticeably deteriorating and I guess after 10 years it will be basically trash.
If you're using a scope often so that you can feel you're getting your money's worth anyway after 10 years, this might not matter. Mine is only used maybe 3-4 times a year so I am a tad disappointed the objective won't last a long time.