Hello, absolute newbie here 😊

[KeithP22]

On 30/07/2020 at 20:26, Sparkles63 said:

Oh no! The telescope I wanted from them is out of stock until October 🥺 *sigh*

I ordered my scope early June and received it late July. Well worth the wait though. Welcome to the lounge from another newbie.

[RobertK]

On 31/07/2020 at 19:58, Sparkles63 said:

It's the Sky-Watcher Heritage-150P Flextube Dobsonian Telescope. Haven't actually placed the order yet due to the long delay 🙁

Hey. I'm a newbie myself and only picked up a telescope recently. Was in the same predicament as you due to all retailers being out of stock, as well as the next delivery already being sold out. Managed to get a great deal on a second hand dobsonian. Not only did I pay less than half the cost of a new one, I also got a 10" mirror.

 

Not sure where you're located, but it may be worth a shot.

https://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?typechoice[]=Telescope-Reflector&titlechoice[]=For+Sale&statuschoice[]=Active&minprice=&maxprice=

[Sparkles63]

On 02/08/2020 at 21:50, Stu1smartcookie said:

Not sure if you've tried them but i have a supplier near to my work place called Widescreen Centre ... i've also used Rother valley optics . 

Thanks Stu1smartcookie 😊 I tried Rother Valley Optics, they're waiting on stock too. 

[Sparkles63]

On 03/08/2020 at 10:52, RobertK said:

Hey. I'm a newbie myself and only picked up a telescope recently. Was in the same predicament as you due to all retailers being out of stock, as well as the next delivery already being sold out. Managed to get a great deal on a second hand dobsonian. Not only did I pay less than half the cost of a new one, I also got a 10" mirror.

 

Not sure where you're located, but it may be worth a shot.

https://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?typechoice[]=Telescope-Reflector&titlechoice[]=For+Sale&statuschoice[]=Active&minprice=&maxprice=

Thanks RobertK, I'll have a look 😀 

[Sparkles63]

On 02/08/2020 at 22:50, KeithP22 said:

I ordered my scope early June and received it late July. Well worth the wait though. Welcome to the lounge from another newbie.

Glad your one arrived safely,  enjoy the views 🤩

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire 🙂