Old eyepieces

[ob1]

Stupid question alert - I am GREEN, I admit it.  I have a chance to buy a used Televue ep that is 2-3 years old.  It has never been used, ever.  Is there any kind of degradation that naturally occurs that might affect viewing quality?  Is there a shelf life for eps?

[alan potts]

Shelf life, No, If you can list what they are we can let you know what the going rate for these are, I have some  much older than that and they are all excellent.

Alan

[ob1]

Shelf life, No, If you can list what they are we can let you know what the going rate for these are, I have some  much older than that and they are all excellent.

Alan

8mm ethos - haven't agreed on price yet.  Probably around $375 - $400

[John]

My 8mm Ethos is around that old. It's still in perfect condition

I've used eyepieces that must have been 20+ years old and they still worked very well.

[ob1]

My 8mm Ethos is around that old. It's still in perfect condition

I've used eyepieces that must have been 20+ years old and they still worked very well.

I figured so, but no harm in pestering the pros for reassurance.  Thanks

[ob1]

Plus, it increases my posts so I can get on classifieds.  One less........

[Merlin66]

I "upgraded" from University Ortho's to TV Plossl's in the 1980's.

They have got better as my eyes have got worse. No need to upgrade them, they will outlast my eyes!!

A lifetime investment.

[kenny k]

Televue are the Rolls Royce of eyepieces,if the've been looked after then they will last a life time.

Kenny