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habsburg8
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 07/07/05

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: sgorton99]
#4225312 - 12/03/10 10:37 AM

'X-Class' Telescope:

http://nashville.craigslist.org/for/2087585819.html

What the heck is an X-class telescope?

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habsburg8
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 07/07/05

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: sgorton99]
#4240424 - 12/10/10 01:00 PM

This particular ad ranks up there as among the best. "PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASES" is what it should be titled.

On the Wilmington, North Carolina Craigslist.

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/gms/2058643126.html

P.S.--I hope they catch the scoundrel!

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sgorton99
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 04/30/08

Loc: Wisconsin, Madison

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: habsburg8]
#4251765 - 12/16/10 07:15 AM

Sorta fits with this thread....

Did you ever notice that you only get responses to about 1/2 your emails to a CL seller? They list a telescope, it is within driving distance of my house, I actually ask real questions (not, "I want to buy your item") and never get a response. Not even a "sorry it is sold". Just venting - thanks.

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tim53
Postmaster

Reged: 12/17/04

Loc: Highland Park, CA

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: sgorton99]
#4252027 - 12/16/10 11:07 AM

That happened to me this week. I emailed the seller, the scope is maybe 3 miles from my house, a mile from my route to work, and it took a day to get a response. The seller agreed that after work would probably be best, and seeing it would be the best way to learn about it. But other than telling me what major intersection it's near, he hasn't said anything about how to contact him or when we might meet.

It's a rusty old Newt, so I think I'll just let it go, on the gamble that none of it is especially collectible.

-Tim.

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bartine
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 10/03/07

Loc: Potomac, MD

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: tim53]
#4252321 - 12/16/10 01:22 PM

Well - in terms of pure guts and moxy - hope springs eternal in Atlanta - and it is just $1,000...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/ele/2113334161.html

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mikey cee
Postmaster

Reged: 01/18/07

Loc: bellevue ne.

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: bartine]
#4252801 - 12/16/10 05:22 PM

Quote:

Well - in terms of pure guts and moxy - hope springs eternal in Atlanta - and it is just $1,000...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/ele/2113334161.html

HOLD ME BACK!!!

Mike

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tim53
Postmaster

Reged: 12/17/04

Loc: Highland Park, CA

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: bartine]
#4252809 - 12/16/10 05:27 PM

Quote:

Well - in terms of pure guts and moxy - hope springs eternal in Atlanta - and it is just $1,000...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/ele/2113334161.html

Wow! That's like $100 for each digit!

-Tim.

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Nave
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 02/23/10

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: bartine]
#4253019 - 12/16/10 07:25 PM

Quote:

Well - in terms of pure guts and moxy - hope springs eternal in Atlanta - and it is just $1,000...

[url=http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/ele/2113334161.html]http://atlanta.craigslist.o

rg/wat/ele/2113334161.html[/url]

I'd never pay $1,000 for that refractor when I can spend "only" $400 for this reflector:
http://modesto.craigslist.org/pho/2064655802.html

I mean, c'mon: it's totally worth it because the seller assures me that the color is "totally auesome."

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strdst
Post Laureate

Reged: 03/23/08

Loc: Oregon Territory

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: Nave]
#4253302 - 12/16/10 09:17 PM

Thanks for the heads up Nave! Just bought it! Should be able to get it for under $600 after the UPS ship and pack fees.

other keith

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sgorton99
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 04/30/08

Loc: Wisconsin, Madison

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: strdst]
#4253344 - 12/16/10 09:34 PM

Quote:

Thanks for the heads up Nave! Just bought it! Should be able to get it for under $600 after the UPS ship and pack fees.

other keith

I think that is optimistic...

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Nave
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 02/23/10

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: strdst]
#4253391 - 12/16/10 10:00 PM

Quote:

Thanks for the heads up Nave! Just bought it! Should be able to get it for under $600 after the UPS ship and pack fees.

other keith

It will be the smallest overpayment you've made for a telescope yet.

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habsburg8
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 07/07/05

Re: Favorite used telescope ad new

[Re: sgorton99]
#4257726 - 12/19/10 03:15 AM

Maybe he should try a third time. I would strongly suggest a photograph or brand name. This seller needs more "pertinent" information!

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/for/2119241545.html

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sgorton99
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 04/30/08

Loc: Wisconsin, Madison

Notice anything weird about the 1st picture? new

[Re: habsburg8]
#4257886 - 12/19/10 08:11 AM

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/spo/2118979381.html

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jsiska
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/12/06

Loc: NW Ohio

Re: Notice anything weird about the 1st picture? new

[Re: sgorton99]
#4257974 - 12/19/10 09:28 AM

Quote:

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/spo/2118979381.html

Perhaps they'll cook you dinner if you show up to buy their telescope.

Jim

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Larry Geary
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 09/24/06

Re: Notice anything weird about the 1st picture? new

[Re: sgorton99]
#4259253 - 12/19/10 08:09 PM

Quote:

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/spo/2118979381.html

It's just like the TeleVue eyepiece ad!

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sgorton99
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 04/30/08

Loc: Wisconsin, Madison

Re: Notice anything weird about the 1st picture? [Re: Larry Geary]
#4259256 - 12/19/10 08:12 PM

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mikey cee
Postmaster

Reged: 01/18/07

Loc: bellevue ne.

Re: Notice anything weird about the 1st picture? [Re: sgorton99]
#4259383 - 12/19/10 09:21 PM

Salvation Army store sale. Free soup kitchen with telescope purchase.

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strdst
Post Laureate

Reged: 03/23/08

Loc: Oregon Territory

Re: Notice anything weird about the 1st picture? [Re: mikey cee]
#4259706 - 12/20/10 12:49 AM

Looks like a glopular cluster.

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d.sireci51
Arachnoid

Reged: 11/19/09

Loc: The Tholian Web [S. Wisconsin]

Re: Notice anything weird about the 1st picture? [Re: jsiska]
#4259732 - 12/20/10 01:17 AM

Naaaah! You guys got it all wrong

That plate of??? is what the seller gets if you buy the scope

He must be starving, so hurry up and buy the thing before he takes more food photos!!!

Clear&Darks

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tim53
Postmaster

Reged: 12/17/04

Loc: Highland Park, CA

2 astrology books included!! [Re: d.sireci51]
#4265278 - 12/22/10 04:14 PM

I thought that was just a misspelling of "astronomy", until I clicked on the link to the ad, and there was a picture of two actual astrology books!

telescope with 2 astrology books

-Tim.

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