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[sasup (Stacey)]

Hi guys I cant believe how the lightbridge scopes are holding thier value. I have talked with two people selling and both wanted close to new price. Now to be fair they both had done mods like argos ect... but all I want is the base scope and then Ill add my own. To buy one new from bintel is $1,399 and It would be great to get one for less. Is there a good site to look for used scopes other then ice??? I hope this is the right section to be writing this. Thanks

[iceman (Mike)]

IceTrade is the biggest and best site for used telescope equipment

If you keep looking long enough, something will come up. I've seen plenty of 12" lightbridges up for sale from time to time - maybe the timing isn't right right now. Maybe wait until after xmas?

[leon]

Yep how true that is Mike, you will find anything you want here in time.

Leon

[sasup (Stacey)]

Thanks Mike I know you guys are the biggest astro site however I sold my scope the other day and I am very keen to get back out there. I was hoping there might be something I overlooked. Hey by the way it was very nice meeting you the other night after so many years lurking around. You are also right about the time of year; not good for scope hunting.

[leon]

Well actually I reckon this time of year would be better than other times, as a lot of people are looking for some quick cash, and the prices are much lower.

It is a good time to talk some dealing, so to speak.

leon

[gb_astro]

Also,

http://www.astrobuysell.com/au/

http://scp3.org/forum/index.php?board=10.0

gb

[sasup (Stacey)]

Thats what im talkin about. To bad all the stuff is sold.

[RobF (Rob)]

Remember you can post a "Wanted" advert here at IIS classifieds too ...

[sasup (Stacey)]

Thanks rob I have done that already and got a repley from a very nice man in gosford but it was not what I was looking for.

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Being a small market theres no steady stock to pick and choose from. If you want something specific you normally have to wait. Being a seller in this market can be tough if your item isnt one in hot demand. A large discount is often required to tempt the bargain hunters. Impatient people pay a big premium in this second hand market.

[sasup (Stacey)]

Just as an update I think I found myself 12 inch lightbridge. The deal has been made and I im waiting on shipping costs now but it all looks good. I am very . I bought it off a guy in south Australia, an outfit called Telescopes and Astronomy , Seems to be a very nice fellow.