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Richard,
As I intimated above, I partially agree, but mileage varies.
My FL102S is around 20 years old, PROBABLY. In pristine optical condition. Can't ask for a better scope in MY opinion.
The Bushnell 8" Dobsonian I had was subjected to some sordid conditions, including living in red dust at a friend's place for 3 years whilst we moved away for work. It survives to this day in pretty much the condition I bought it in, and, after I cleaned the red dust off the primary, there was only 1 TINY coating deterioration spot. I call that pretty respectable for a cheap scope.
I personally have aversion to ANYTHING astronomical being made from either plastic, cardboard or particle board (let alone god forsaken MDF!), but that is a personal subjective objection only
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