price of skywatcher sw680 8" dob ?

angelus316 · #1 09-01-2007, 12:35 PM

hi,can anyone tell me if this is a good deal.it was offered buy a reconised dealer that has been mentioned on this webside a few times.
SW680 8" cobsonian including $30 delivery to adelaide for a total of $400.
any input would be great ,thanks

iceman (Mike) · #2 09-01-2007, 01:01 PM

Where from?

Steve at MyAstroShop is where I'd go, if I wanted to get a SkyWatcher dob.

Sounds like a very good price.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #3 09-01-2007, 01:04 PM

Sounds like a damn fine deal to me.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #4 09-01-2007, 01:05 PM

Considering that the "normal" average price with an EQ5 mount is around the $1,200 mark - I'd say a sensational price. A Dobsonian version couldn't be THAT much cheaper, surely????

PS - They're a great scope BTW

iceman (Mike) · #5 09-01-2007, 01:06 PM

That's the dob, Chris - not the EQ5 version.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #6 09-01-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

That's the dob, Chris - not the EQ5 version.

Yep - I re-worded.....

angelus316 · #7 09-01-2007, 01:18 PM

thanks for the help ,i'll order it now

ving (David) · #8 09-01-2007, 03:13 PM

you should be very happy with it

congrats

NewToStars (Jase) · #9 09-01-2007, 04:12 PM

thats cheap. i just ordered mine from telescope.com.au for $473 delivered.

just check they have them in stock. i've had to wait a week longer than i should have because they were waiting for some to come into the country.

Mr. Subatomic · #10 09-01-2007, 10:23 PM

That's a fantastic price!

The cheapest I could find was from MyAstroShop for $425, and that's not including the $20 or so postage. You've obviously looked hard to find such a good deal.

By the way, I posted a thread on the same day about something similar. I was trying to choose between the SkyWatcher or the GSo 8" Dobsonian Telescope. Would you be able to tell me that seller because that is a very affordable price for me!

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #11 09-01-2007, 10:27 PM

BTW I have a Skywatcher 8" F6 Dob, that price is very good for a brand new one. Are you a member of the Astronomical Society of SA? Will you be going to one of their observing nights?

PerthSkies (Vic) · #12 10-02-2009, 02:19 PM

Hello Angelus,

This is eaxctly the telescope I happen to look for. Could you tell me where you found it for a such a low price? Has it been delivered to you yet? are you happy with it?

Cougs (Chris) · #13 10-02-2009, 07:43 PM

Good price, bought mine from nva (telescopeshop.com.au) for 400 + 50 postage.

JethroB76 (Jeff) · #14 10-02-2009, 08:21 PM

$400 is a good price, note though that this is quite an old thread..you'd be probably looking at ~$490 for the skywatcher from most places atm, however York appear to be offering an IIS members discount currently..