What’s it worth? – Early (I think) Nexstar GPS 9.25”

[Geoffw]

What’s it worth? – Nexstar GPS 9.25”

I have a Nexstar GPS that is now too heavy for me to handle, and I wish to pass it on.  It is in full working order and seems optically in a reasonable condition.  The handset has been updated to Version 4.  It has the original tripod. However, I have no idea of what the kit is worth or how much to ask for it..

Can anyone give me some guidance?

Edited October 21, 2022 by Geoffw

[PeterCPC]

I would have thought that you could easily ask for £1200 or so and maybe a bit more.

[Cosmic Geoff]

The more expensive Celestron SCT outfits do not seem to hold their price well, and even a recent one may fetch half the price of new.   This points to an upper limit of around £1400.

If there is any problem with the mount, which clearly is not the later CPC model, then the mount can be discounted and the value of the optical-tube-assembly could be around £950. 

Does the GPS still work? There has been an issue with the GPS becoming date-expired, requiring a firmware update.

As a guide, I bought a new-looking CPC800 (a related model) for half the price of new, and got a box full of accessories included.

[Geoffw]

2 hours ago, Cosmic Geoff said:

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Does the GPS still work? There has been an issue with the GPS becoming date-expired, requiring a firmware update.

As a guide, I bought a new-looking CPC800 (a related model) for half the price of new, and got a box full of accessories included.

Yes the GPS does work, and the newer V4 handset solved the problem that emerged with the date resetting 17 years.

[Geoffw]

I am pleasantly surprised at your possible price suggestions.  I didn't contemplate getting even near a grand for it.. 

[garryblueboy]

I’d say around £1450 would be a good price 

[Robindonne]

I do 1500

[Geoffw]

SOLD! Many thanks for the advice of price.