[Waxing_Gibbous (Peter)]

Reviews of the TOA are all over the 'net but to put it in a nutshell:
Incredibly sharp and with perfect colour correction. Even AP & TEC acknowledge Takahashi's superior colour.
Outstanding visual scope for planetary, lunar, nebulae, split doubles and clusters. With a dedicated reducer a/o flattener the TOA 130 becomes one of the best imaging 'scopes around.

Accessories include:
TOA Clamshell
FT Micro Focuser
BT Technologies 100mm focuser extension flange.
'Scopeguard'-type transport case
Counterweight ring
SV Dielectric diagonal - optional
Tak 5mm LE OR Brandon 24mm eyepiece - optional

Sorry. Neither the eyepiece turret nor finderscope are included.

Price drop from 6k to $5500 ($2400 less than new!).
$5200 w/o diagonal or ep

All sensible offers considered.
Pick-up OK or can deliver within 100km.
Shipment would be by courier only as its too long for Auspost.

Thanks for looking.