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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:27 am
by lizwalker
Bit of a random question but my boyfriend wants a telescope for Xmas and obv I cannot afford a brand new one that will live up to his expectations so have asked his famiy and my family to contribute what they would have spent on a present to go towards it!
As a beginner the forums I have been on have suggested to spend at least £250 on a brand new one. This is obv way out of my price range so I am looking for a second hand one.
Just asking you peeps on here if you have one lying around that are willing to sell?
I have been advised it needs to be at least an 8 inch Dobsonian telescope (means nothing to me) But if you have one or know of someone that has one for sell please let me know!
Willing to spend £150 second hand
Thanks
x
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:31 am
by Shining
Great idea to ask, did I see Julie had one she was going to put on ebay, mind don't quote me on that as my memory is useless, maybe ebay have some??
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:35 am
by lizwalker
Have tried Ebay but the one that has been recommended to me that I found on there is still asking for more than Brand New! (obv after a quick buck)
I thought I would post on here just incase it triggers someones memory! They may have one collecting dust in the loft and could give them a bit extra for Xmas!
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:55 am
by Shining
http://www.iva.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TO ... =telescope
There you go, my memory served me well, Julie has one, now whether she's already sold it or it may not be what you want but it's worth asking her. xx
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:23 am
by lizwalker
Thanks Lesley
My post just dissappeared!
I have commented on the link above so will wait and see if Julie sees it!
thanks
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:42 am
by Shining
I can text or email her if you want as we are in contact off forum? Just let me know xx
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:43 am
by lizwalker
Yes please! Lesley! xx
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:19 pm
by Shining
I'll do that right now for you x
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:21 pm
by Shining
text sent, be nice if it was what you were looking for x
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:54 pm
by Wizzzard
Toys 'R Us do a great Astronomical Scope for around £100 ... might be worth alook
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:07 pm
by Shining
Ah sorry just heard from Julie and sadly she's sold hers now. Maybe the one Wizz is referring to is ok for you. Hope you find one soon. x
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:35 pm
by lizwalker
Thanks anyway Lesley! was def worth a try!
Wizzzard I will look into that!
Many thanks
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:08 pm
by Julie
Sorry Liz, I only sold it yesterday morning.
Check this site out for advice on telescopes
http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/telescope.html