Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks
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Loc: Kuiper Belt
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This is a fresh restart of the older (and much longer) thread for posting ads that involve the sale of vintage/antique scopes.
A few reminders :
1) do not post your own ads or the ads of your friends. This is considered sale promotion in the open forums and this is a violation of the CN TOS. Please post such ads in the S&S forum or the CNC.
2) do not post photos from ads unless you have the permission of the person who took the photo. If you must have some reference to the photo in the post, then post a link to the photo, not the photo itself.
3) do not post the entire ad text (or large blocks of it) without permission from the author.
4) try to concentrate on the item for sale and not the seller.
5) Buyer beware - there are some scams floating around, so do your homework before pursuing any ad.
6) CN is in no way responsible for the content of these linked ads.
For reference purposes, here is a link to the original thread :
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/classics/Number/1587264
Thanks and clear skies!
MikeG
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Michael Gilmer - Member of the Meteoritical Society & Collector of Falling Stars.
Meteorites, Moon Rocks, Mars Rocks, Tektites, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, & Trinitite.
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woodsman
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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OK, here is the scam, I just received this from him today:
I want you to know that my Celestron telescope it's in great condition... Unfortunately for the moment I am outside of my state for the next 3 months due to my new working contract, but that's not going to be a problem because I can still handle the transaction. When I've received this working contract in Florida, I've decided to leave the telescope along with other 13 items in the custody of The Online Outpost because in case we'll agree to close the transaction they will take care of all the arrangements.. This is a company recommended by eBay and also by Craigslist, they will give you the chance to inspect the telescope before I receive the payment for it.
If you are interested to purchase my telescope please feel free to mail me for more information regarding the transaction terms...there will be also a return policy included.
Thanks,
-Craig
ReplyReply All Move...ann smith
As we all thought, it was a scam. Its getting pretty easy to tell though, so its almost no big deal anymore, Rich
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
Edited by Glassthrower (10/13/08 08:52 PM)
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Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks
Reged: 04/07/05
Posts: 16347
Loc: Kuiper Belt
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Rich,
As much as the scammer deserves it, I removed his email address from your post to put it in compliance with the TOS.
These guys never give up do they? With the amount of time and effort they put into running their scams, they could go out and get an honest job.
Regards and clear skies,
MikeG
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Michael Gilmer - Member of the Meteoritical Society & Collector of Falling Stars.
Meteorites, Moon Rocks, Mars Rocks, Tektites, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, & Trinitite.
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BHunt
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/31/06
Posts: 1382
Loc: NJ and PA
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Yep thats him!
Bill 
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CHASLX200
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 09/29/07
Posts: 1805
Loc: Tampa area Florida
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It's the C14 that keeps on going.
Chas
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woodsman
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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Thanks Mike:
It is always the same story. One would think that by now, they would try something besides "I am on a ranch in Canada", or "I'm out of state on Business". How 'bout this:
'I'm going to jail for tax fraud and I need some cash for the prison commissary'. At least its a different story.  They must get some takers, otherwise I would think that they'd give up by now..
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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okiestarman56
super member
Reged: 04/10/08
Posts: 497
Loc: 36.9'33" N 95.23'29" W
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They do make it easy to spot,but there not as much fun to play as the email scams are. I had one play for three weeks then he got wise.
Jerry
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305mm f/5 GSO 12" DSO
114mm f/7.8 Tasco 4.5" Red Tube
76.2mm f/15.7 Tasco 10te #771027
80mm f/15 Sears 3.1" Refracor #412.4454
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4 6305-A
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4451
Plenty of EPs? .965 to 2"
2 LPI's
Home made Denver chair
3-7'x10' light panels
yada yada yada
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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While browsing the listings for the Phoenix, Arizona Craigslist, I happened to notice a listing for a FREE 1960's Sears Discoverer 2.4-inch F/15 equatorial refractor telescope with wooden storage chest. The ad was posted on October 13, 2008, and the listing number is:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pho/878123387.html
(I am not the giver of the telescope.)
I don't think that this one will last too long at that price.
Edited by habsburg8 (10/14/08 01:05 AM)
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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Edmund Palomar Jr. 4-inch Newtonian posted on October 12, 2008, for the Minneapolis, Minnesota Craigslist:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/for/876341557.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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Orange C-8 SCT with accessories posted on October 12th, 2008 for the Denver, Colorado Craigslist:
http://denver.craigslist.org/for/876623117.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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While browsing the advertisements for the Boise, Idaho Craigslist, I happened to notice a listing for what is described as a 10-inch Cassegrain reflector telescope. The ad was posted on October 6, 2008, and the listing number is:
http://boise.craigslist.org/pho/868821084.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
Is the optical tube assembly a put-together from parts, a Cave Astrola, or possibly a Star Instruments? To me the mounting looks undersized compared to the huge OTA. WHAT IS THIS?
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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Tasco 7TE (D=60mm F=910mm) OR Tasco 7TE-5 (D=60mm F=1000mm) on Ventura, CA Craigslist. Posted on October 6th, 2008.
http://ventura.craigslist.org/clt/867966163.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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Complete Unitron model #140 alt-azimuth refractor with all wooden cases on the Goodwill Auction site:
http://shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4095499
Is this scope from the 1960's?
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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I POST THIS WITH MUCH RESERVATION AS I COLLECT THIS BRAND OF VINTAGE REFRACTOR TELESCOPE. HOWEVER, I ALREADY HAVE MANY 60 MM SCOPES FROM SIMILAR MANUFACTURERS IN MY COLLECTION, SO HERE WE GO.
While browsing the Craigslist advertisements for Tucson, Arizona, I happpened to see a posting for what appears to be a circa 1960's complete 2.4-inch Vixen or ATCO brand equatorial refractor telescope. (Because of the exceptional layout, I hope to use this in a future astronomy club publication.) There is a metal tag on the wooden storage chest, so positive identification from an interested buyer would be quick.
The ad was posted on October5, 2008, and the listing number is:
http://tucson.craigslist.org/clt/867560667.html
(I am not the seller of the scope, but sure wish I was in Tucson so I could purchase it directly!)
Comments? What brand is this one? I had a virtually identical 3-inch model with a focal length of 1,250mm that was marked "Vixen" on the focuser.
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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THIS IS ANOTHER ONE THAT I LIST WITH SOME TREPIDATION. (If it was a 6-inch I would contact the seller at once.)
While browsing the Craigslist advertisements for the New Hampshire Craigslist, I happened to notice a listing for a vintage (1960s) Optical Craftsmen 4.25-inch RFT (rich field telescope). The ad was posted on October 13, 2008, and the listing number is:
http://nh.craigslist.org/sys/878245869.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
To my knowledge these are as scarce as hen's teeth.
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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60mm? equatorial refractor with box on the Pittsburgh, Craigslist:
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/tag/875707638.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
P.S.--I do not need to check out any alien visitors tomorrow on Tuesday.
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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I know that these are fairly rare and I don't know how desirable they are by Tasco collectors.
Tasco Electric Zoom spotting scope with original box:
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/872820443.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
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David E
Post Laureate
Reged: 05/25/06
Posts: 3017
Loc: North Carolina
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Anyone know about when these were made?
Balscope 10
I have one of these, and the Balscope 20. My specimens are quite nice with good optics. The only shortcoming of the Balscope 10 is not having any tripod mount. (Although I'm sure if Preston had one he'd make a mount out of a bar of soap and toothpaste.  )
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David E
If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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Preston Smith
Military Observer
Reged: 04/24/05
Posts: 3425
Loc: Eureka, Pa
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Quote:
(Although I'm sure if Preston had one he'd make a mount out of a bar of soap and toothpaste. )
 All you need is some JB Weld and a 1/4 X 20 nut!
I used to own a Balscope 10.... in the Mid to late 60s?
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Preston
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26
SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger
Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron
60mm Telescope Club
Edited by Preston Smith (10/14/08 06:54 PM)
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strdst
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 03/23/08
Posts: 830
Loc: Oregon USA
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I've been emailing the seller for a few days asking if shipping would be agreeable. Sadly, haven't received a reply yet. When I stare at the label on the box, and *BLEEP* my head to the left about 30 degrees, I quite clearly see Tasco...maybe.
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