Year in review -bought and sold - Page 3

Robert_T · #41 21-12-2005, 01:36 PM

Holy snappin duck#$%@ Tony. In rain terms there's enough there to bring the Sahara back to life.

I now feel much more balanced

rumples riot · #42 21-12-2005, 01:37 PM

Thats funny Tony, I thought I meant $30,000. However, you could be right it might be $3000.00

[1ponders] (Paul) · #43 21-12-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_T

Holy snappin duck#$%@ Tony. In rain terms there's enough there to bring the Sahara back to life.

I now feel much more balanced

Yeah and I live only an hour up the road from him and its only just cleared now from his september purchases. (mine of course have nothing to do with it

Astronomy axiom: Those who pay more, pay more

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #44 21-12-2005, 07:11 PM

Hey Tony if you ever want to get rid of some evidence, my observatory err I mean shed is almost empty.

Starkler (Geoff) · #45 21-12-2005, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Striker

I blame all of you....every single one of you...you should be ashamed...hahaha

I hope the dealers who read this thread realise that a BIG proportion of sales noted here are generated by activity of the people of this forum

Its like a case of "wow that looks cool, I gotta have one too"

rumples riot · #46 21-12-2005, 07:37 PM

I was thinking more like Jones; Geoff.

Striker (Tony) · #47 21-12-2005, 07:45 PM

Your spot on Geoff....thats why we should get a discount....10% I believe

I have purchased lots of stuff that has been mentioned and recommended on this forum.

RB (Andrew) · #48 21-12-2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Astronomy axiom: Those who pay more, pay more

Something to ponder

danielsun · #49 23-12-2005, 09:51 AM

I dont know if i should say how much ive spent. The wife knows ive been spending money on gear but doesnt know how much . if she found out i think she would l have a heart attack!!!! not to mention the cannon 350d i just bought And T-ring and 1 gig flashcard and bag and etc. i think being into astronomy can be addictive, theres too many must have things that you must have!!!! And the mags dont make it any easier!! but in the last 12 months buying a

8" dob then a10"
2x lvw vixens
2" konig
5.2ED
2" barlow
1 1/4 barlow
celestron ultima
plossls
ARGO NAVIS
10x50 binos
16x70binos
various filters
cannon350 d
all attachments
numerous books
cases

it starts to add up . its not much gear compared to most but its still growing!!!!

RB (Andrew) · #50 23-12-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by danielsun

i think being into astronomy can be addictive,

Shrewd observation danielsun.

Striker (Tony) · #51 23-12-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by danielsun

I dont know if i should say how much ive spent. The wife knows ive been spending money on gear but doesnt know how much

I think you should be honest with your wife.....I am...lol

RB (Andrew) · #52 23-12-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Striker

I think you should be honest with your wife.....I am...lol

Shrewd advice Tony......

Starkler (Geoff) · #53 23-12-2005, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rumples riot

I was thinking more like Jones; Geoff.

Paul, if you meant "keeping up with the Jones's" I think theres a lot of that here too.

I personally think very carefully about my astro purchases re cost/benefit with the exception of buying the ed80. Whilst good for what it is, it seems a lot more useful to the imagers than visual observers such as myself living with light pollution.

astro_south (Andrew) · #54 23-12-2005, 10:43 AM

Here is mine.

31mm Nagler ~$950
H-B Astro Atlas ~$150
Astronomiks OIII 1.25" ~$190
Sirius NEB-1 filter 2" ~$170

Just over 12 months ago I purchased my 12.5" F6 truss dob for $950 as well

I will be showing this thread to my wife (read finance minister) - most of you guys make me look good

janoskiss (Steve H) · #55 23-12-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by danielsun

The wife knows ive been spending money on gear but doesnt know how much .
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ARGO NAVIS
...

Nughty Daniel, very naughty! Don't you think that $100 on a fancy star calculator is a bit extravagant?! You could have bought something nice for your dear wife instead. I hope you'll make up for it this xmas.

33South (Chris) · #56 23-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Just started to add up, got scared and decided definitely no more this year.

Luckily Jan 1st is not too far way because theres one or two things I must get. Like a heavy duty dovetail to mount the Parallax rings for the 10" Starfinder OTA when they arrive (soon please mr postman).

danielsun · #57 23-12-2005, 01:10 PM

Hey Tony I was blown away when i seen your list of gear. When i get to your stage i'll probably be on to my 4th or 5th wife by then so it wont be so bad!!

And i totally agree about being honest, i never lie to her about how much i spend,

I JUST DONT TELL HER!!!!

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Originally Posted by Striker

I think you should be honest with your wife.....I am...lol

danielsun · #58 23-12-2005, 01:28 PM

HA HA, yes Steve i'll be doing my best to make it up to her!!!

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Originally Posted by janoskiss

Nughty Daniel, very naughty! Don't you think that $100 on a fancy star calculator is a bit extravagant?! You could have bought something nice for your dear wife instead. I hope you'll make up for it this xmas.

wavelandscott (Scott) · #59 23-12-2005, 03:00 PM

I have avoided this thread for fear that I will actually add up what I have spent (and sold...a very small number indeed) in the year...my wife knows about all purchases and has even encouraged a few of them...but, seeing the number on paper will be a shock to us both.

My only respite is in seeing everyone elses list...compared to many I am sure that my purchases are not too bad...at least that is the story I am telling myself...

rowena · #60 25-12-2005, 11:12 AM

Tonys' Meade 10" LX200GPS
with a Beautiful Aluminium case for the 10" Lx200 tailor made
and 1 x 6.3 focal reducer

Canon 100mm F2 lens
Canon 50mm F1.8 lens (xmas present)
Nagler 12mm

Patterson Mounting Plate
Piggy back mount

magazines

All up around 7.5 to 8K

Sold.. Nil