Ebay eyepiece?

[step_hen]

What are peoples views on these?

NEW MAGELLAN WIDE ANGLE EYEPIECE 1.25 INCH 60DEG 65DEG on eBay (end time 25-Jan-10 18:56:14 GMT)

[The Warthog]

I am a little disturbed that this guy doesn't post large pictures of his wares. If this is the Magellan ep that was also known as Kokusai/Koki, it had very good reviews, but it is no longer in production. The seller doesn't even say what f/l it is. I'd look somewhere else.

[John]

I agree with Warthog - too many "if's and but's" involved here and the price is not that good for what's (purportedly) being offered.

Why does the seller have to post a picture of another manufacturers eyepiece ???

Steer clear I think.

[keef_uk]

I dont really trust ebay these days with many things - there are some many fakes, copies and discontinued products for sale that what initially seems like a good deal turns out to be v.expensive in the long run

[step_hen]

As Warthog says, what worries me is the lack of pictures of ACTUAL items. A lot of ebay listings simply copy and paste from the manufacturers website. I actually prefer to see what it is i'm buying!

[russ]

Looks like another swan clone. You can buy this eyepiece 25% cheaper from Pulsar with free delivery. Avoid! Doesn't work well with fast scopes either.