I feel the need - The need for...stuff

[bombassa]

A second hand 6 mm Radian popped up on a national buy and sell site for aprox. £80.

I have never looked through a TeleVue eyepiece so I don't know what I'm missing, but yet I felt this strange need.

Do you have a technical term for this?

Sadly I'm a poor man (like so many others these days) so I'll pass.

[John]

At that price, if you didn't like it, you could almost certainly recoup your investment. TV stuff is generally well looked after and there always seems to be a demand for it.

[barkis]

And bear in mind, as well as the price hikes that are Imminent in the retail arena, there is also the VAT rise in January. Second hand quality items are sure to be in bigger demand when that joyous occasion comes. Lets hope the Second Hand Market doesn't inherit a similar rise in prices .

Ron.

[simon84]

Unfortunately Ron it probably will as those selling the second hand gear will feel like they are losing out on a little bit now that there item they are selling is worth that little bit more new.

Anything of value or collectability will always go up in price accordingly to the value of it new or the rarity of the item.

I have my Equinox 120 up for sale at the moment and say the price of it new went from £1249 to £1400 then I have two choices, one make mine more desirable and leave it at the lower price or two, cash in on that price increase knowing that mine is still a good deal compared with a new one.

The trouble is when your upgrading and these increases happen people will probably choose the latter to help cover the increase of the item they want to upgrade to.

Now, a Radian at £80 is an investment that should technically never lose you money, and give you a wonderful view to boot.

[Astro_Baby]

Lets hope the Second Hand Market doesn't inherit a similar rise in prices

Mels just waiting for the happy day to flog all her stuff at prices that guarantee a return by fleecing the lame and ignorant

[simon84]

Its just a fact of life really, we all pay more but never earn more.....

[bombassa]

And bear in mind, as well as the price hikes that are Imminent in the retail arena, there is also the VAT rise in January.

In England? What's the rate now? 17,5%? Whats the new rate?

[ollypenrice]

Great EP and a great price. No complaining!

Olly

[Earl]

for speed...

Ill buzz the tower at mach 2 for you spill your coffee and destroy the place

[Astro_Baby]

New rate of VAT is 20% starting in January.

[twotter]

Do you have a technical term for this?

In my guitar buying days this condition was commonly referred to as GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome.

I think the same applies to astronomy