What about these two???

[Supa Acsum]

Does anyone know anything about these model telescopes.

10 inch Newtonian/Dob, BinTel BT-252 Telescope
with two Plossl eyepieces 25mm and 9mm & finder scope. ($500)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....532496961&rd=1

SkyWatcher 120mm Refractor Telescope with EQ5 and slow motion electric tracking. ($750)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....532280314&rd=1

Both are second hand and wondering if they are good value or not. The dob seems a bit rich for a second hand model, and I dont know anything about skywatcher refactors.

Does anyone know anything about Steve Massey, the fellow who owns the skywatcher??

[slice of heaven]

Steve Massey is a member here...aka..Videoguy...send a pm

[iceman (Mike)]

Steve should've listed it here!

$500 isn't bad for the 10" Bintel (it's the same one I have), they're about $800 brand new, but it depends what quality it is in and how much postage is. Cause you might be better off buying a new one from Bintel or Andrews.

I'm not sure about the quality of the skywatcher, but Steve is a nice guy and so should do you right should you enquire abotu it.

[Supa Acsum]

I pmed Steve and he was quick with a reply.

Hey Iceman, are you going upto the mountains this Saturday or next??

What time to you set up, cause I'd love to have a look at your dob. Its a pity the ebay dob finished tomorrow. I wont make a bid as I still dont know enough to make an informed decision.

[iceman (Mike)]

Wise decision Supa.

I'll be going up to Kulnura on the 6th, as you saw by the Cental Coast meetup thread. You're more than welcome to come around to my place and check it out - i'll PM you with an appropriate time (when i'm over my cold/flu!)