Would you buy a 12 year old newtonian/dob?

[Peter Drew]

OP is in Athens.    😀

[John]

5 minutes ago, Peter Drew said:

OP is in Athens.    😀

Ooops !!! - I missed that crucial point

I guess that might mean that getting an older mirror re-coated might be more challenging ?

[Mr niall]

1 hour ago, John said:

Nice Skywatcher 12 inch for sale here (not my advert I ought to say):

https://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=151231

 

That’s mine John - if you buy it from the classifieds here it’s even cheaper 😜

[haitch]

On 28/06/2019 at 11:56, John said:

Ooops !!! - I missed that crucial point

I guess that might mean that getting an older mirror re-coated might be more challenging ?

but it'll probably deteriorate slower over there too

[R26 oldtimer]

Well the poll was almost unanimous, and who am I to defy the vast majority??

So here it is, a GSO 10", with it's mirrors in very good condition, equiped with DIY GOTO (based on meade ds motor kit + autostar) which cost me a bit less than £150. I had the chance to try the goto and although a bit crude, it managed to bring almost every target within the 30mm eyepiece fov. Also I am more than happy with it's tracking ability, something that held me back all this time from getting a dob.

Thank you all for reassuring me that this would be worthwhile!