Jump to content

NLCbanner2024.jpg.2478be509670e60c2d6efd04834b8b47.jpg

8" reflector £46 on eBay

sanmatt

By sanmatt
in The Astro Lounge

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 35
  • Created
  • Last Reply
E621Keith

E621Keith

Posted
Posted

It's a auction so it will probably end up being much more expensive. It's also an F4 with what I believe to be spherical mirror. i.e. EXTREMELY hard to collimate and the view will be poor even if you got it collimated

Best Avoided.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
johninderby

johninderby

Posted
Posted

Found this post on another forum from someone who bought two Optrons 8", although quite why he bought two of them who knows, but he doesn't sound best pleased.

"I have bought '2' Optrons telescopes ( 8") from e-bay!! both are only fit for the trash heap!! I feel so gutted for spending in excess of of 500 pounds on a company I wouldnt **** on if they were on fire!!

After purchasing one from ebay I consulated a respected advertiser Astronomy mag. and they said they had never heard of them!,,,,,, well there u go ,,,, I wish I had that advise b4 buying one! I am now stuck with two telescopes which aint even fit 4 the bin!!!!!"

John

Link to comment
Share on other sites
symesie04

symesie04

Posted
Posted
Found this post on another forum from someone who bought two Optrons 8", although quite why he bought two of them who knows, but he doesn't sound best pleased.

"I have bought '2' Optrons telescopes ( 8") from e-bay!! both are only fit for the trash heap!! I feel so gutted for spending in excess of of 500 pounds on a company I wouldnt **** on if they were on fire!!

After purchasing one from ebay I consulated a respected advertiser Astronomy mag. and they said they had never heard of them!,,,,,, well there u go ,,,, I wish I had that advise b4 buying one! I am now stuck with two telescopes which aint even fit 4 the bin!!!!!"

John

Haha so when he was told that a professional astronomy magazine had never heard of the manufacturer of his purchase, he then went and brought another. Ends and bells come to mind. Why do some people think they are just owed all advice, and that there is no requirement on their part to find out a little background info. Deserves his plight in my opinion.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
laser_jock99

laser_jock99

Posted
Posted
Haha so when he was told that a professional astronomy magazine had never heard of the manufacturer of his purchase, he then went and brought another. Ends and bells come to mind. Why do some people think they are just owed all advice, and that there is no requirement on their part to find out a little background info. Deserves his plight in my opinion.

Always do your research BEFORE the purchase.........

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BinocularSky

BinocularSky

Posted
Posted
NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR TELESCOPE 8" 203mm OPTRON | eBay

Not sure how bad the dent might make things but might be a good bargain?

At best, an expensive make-up/shaving mirror.

Rather spend your money on a barge-pole so you can practice not touching telescopes branded by Optron and Seben, and binoculars branded Sakura (plus a few others) with it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.