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Old 09-08-2009, 12:32 PM
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IceTrade - bargains and delights

I remain impressed with the bargains and great opportunities that keep coming up in IceTrade. I've just looked at some of the latest listings and am thinking - Wow! I wish I had the money and a small warehouse!

So much astronomical equipment performs just as well after some use. And so much that comes up has been well cared for (if not improved on the original). And I have to be honest, not all gear needs new warranty protection?

I've been a second-hand buyer since I started back in 2007.

(Sorry, now I have all the retailers off side. Apologies.)

Edit: Well, not 100% second-hand - A few retailers have relieved me of some dollars. Been happy with those purchases.

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Old 09-08-2009, 03:48 PM
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And it sells quickly too. Seems like a healthy second hand market all round.
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Old 09-08-2009, 04:10 PM
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Oh to have a spare 10K or two lying around
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Old 09-08-2009, 04:30 PM
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To true paul theres some fine bits of equipment in buy and sell
at the moment you could sell a kidney or two and still come up short
on the money

Don't be shy of asking in the wanteds, I think my 14 xw , 22t4 and probably a few other buys came my way without an add being placed
by the seller.
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Old 09-08-2009, 04:47 PM
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Oh no there is no way I'm putting a wish list together and placing it in the Wanted section. That would be toooooo dangerous.
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Old 09-08-2009, 05:03 PM
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Oh to have a spare 10K or two lying around
That's why they call it the Lotto...I've only ever won a Div 3 prize on Saturday, which is OK, but that Div 1 would be very welcome
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Old 09-08-2009, 05:52 PM
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some real beautys there.... mind you i wish people would confirm if they are still available or sold, some would appear to be sold but are still listed.
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Old 09-08-2009, 07:00 PM
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.... mind you i wish people would confirm if they are still available or sold, some would appear to be sold but are still listed.
Yes very frustrating.
It only takes a few seconds to do the edit.
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Old 09-08-2009, 08:02 PM
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yes icetrades is a small prablem on the finances
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Old 09-08-2009, 08:11 PM
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Old 09-08-2009, 08:25 PM
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yes icetrades is a small prablem on the finances
What goes around comes around isn't it?

Thanks for the Lightbridge mate!

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Old 09-08-2009, 08:30 PM
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Old 09-08-2009, 09:13 PM
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Oh no there is no way I'm putting a wish list together and placing it in the Wanted section. That would be toooooo dangerous.
yeah i can relate to that
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