How do most store their scopes?

[alro]

I keep mine assembled, with all dust caps on, in the garage. All eyepieces are kept in and old camera attaché case.

One question.

I keep a plastic bag over the scope, is there something better? a towel, a nylon bag? any ideas welcomed.

Andrew.

i have an oil cloth cover for mine.

[focaldepth]

Good thread for a burgler

Mine are in the observatory (shed) with many lethal burglar deterrents, including a cat and wild badgers.

[laser_jock99]

My obsy scope lives assembled on the pier under some PoundLand bike covers- ready to rock-n-roll at a momements notice! The bike covers are only really there to keep the dust off.

[djpaul]

I keep my Scope in its case and eyepieces in a foam flight case indoors untill required

Paul

[Browny]

I leave my Newtonian fully mounted in the dining room with all caps in place. I demount it before taking it out. 

[Laston-Pluto1]

The closest case idea I've seen is the one of JONATHAN's. Been to Walmart where they sell various sized RubberMaid containers but would question the safety of my scope laying in one of these containers. 

 Pelican Cases seem to be one of the best anyone can use but cost can be an issue. 

  Investing in a telescope rather it be the 1st or 4th, One would like to make sure it is protected especially during transportation to a designated Star Party several KM's away. 

 Regardless, placing a telescope in a concealed box can also create internal condensation.   I suppose one could install a few of them "do not eat" silicone baggies inside the container to fight the condo issue.  Just a thought! 

 So... While I'm still here!! Does ANYONE know of a hard case I could safely keep my MEADE Polaris 130mm Reflector AND tripod in? 

 Thanks to everyone who replies!

[Rainmaker]

Mine reside in their cases with freshly dried desiccant packets thrown in after each outing.

Keeps the fungi, fingerprints and spiders at bay: