Dobs on ABS = Hens Teeth....

[kirkster501]

Anyone notice how few and far between they come up? My interpretation of that is it just goes to show how well liked they are

I have had my eyes open for a 10" or 12" Goto SW version for a while and it ain't happening..... Brand new from FLO me thinks.....

[Hypernova]

I know what you mean, I couldn't find any thing decent or nearby in the weeks I was looking, very few newts as well. I was contemplating buying new until I found a nearby newt that wasn't listed on ABS.

[Oily]

It could also be that many people buy them are not aware of ABS and so stick them on fleabay as there's always a selection on there

[skir]

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It could also be that many people buy them are not aware of ABS and so stick them on fleabay as there's always a selection on there

i think you're spot on with that, most people who know about abs are probably fairly 'into' the interest as opposed to someone that buys a scope with a little interest and then loses that fairly quickly, their first thought will be ebay. Means some good bargains to be had but I think you need to be more wary than on abs on the whole as confirmed astronomy people tend to look after their kit well.

Mind you there is less paypal protection on abs I suppose.

[Carbon Brush]

If you get offered a SW 10" dob that is, or may be, in Gloucestershire, then please message me.

The seller may not be everything he appears to be.

There has been a decidely dodgy person active in recent weeks.

He is no longer allowed on SGL or ABS, but could still read this thread, or ABS wanted notices.

No offence intended to all the honest dob owners in that part of the country.

David.

[russ.will]

Anyone notice how few and far between they come up? My interpretation of that is it just goes to show how well liked they are

I have had my eyes open for a 10" or 12" Goto SW version for a while and it ain't happening..... Brand new from FLO me thinks.....

At this time of year, people are normally using them. Come May/June/July, the great second hand scope musical chairs commences, as people make the changes to their kit in readiness for next winter.

Russell

[skir]

Funnily enough a couple have popped up in the last few days.

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