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      #2696401 - 10/13/08 12:20 PM

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!

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Orange C14 in Jersey new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697440 - 10/13/08 08:39 PM

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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Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm

Edited by Glassthrower (10/13/08 08:52 PM)


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Re: Orange C14 in Jersey new [Re: woodsman]
      #2697476 - 10/13/08 08:54 PM

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,

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Re: Orange C14 in Jersey new [Re: woodsman]
      #2697485 - 10/13/08 08:57 PM

Yep thats him!
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Re: Orange C14 in Jersey new [Re: BHunt]
      #2697566 - 10/13/08 09:39 PM

It's the C14 that keeps on going.

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Re: Orange C14 in Jersey new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697603 - 10/13/08 10:02 PM

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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Re: Orange C14 in Jersey new [Re: woodsman]
      #2697659 - 10/13/08 10:29 PM

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.
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FREE vintage Sears Discoverer on Phoenix CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697906 - 10/14/08 01:03 AM

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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Edmund Palomar Jr. 4" on Minneapolis CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697918 - 10/14/08 01:12 AM

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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Orange C-8 on Denver Craigslist new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697925 - 10/14/08 01:22 AM

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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10-inch Cassegrain (Star or Cave?) on Boise CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697932 - 10/14/08 01:33 AM

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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Tasco 7TE or 7TE-5 on Ventura, CA Craigslist new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697947 - 10/14/08 01:48 AM

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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Unitron #140 3-inch alt-az on Goodwill Auction new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697954 - 10/14/08 01:53 AM

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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High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697964 - 10/14/08 02:12 AM

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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Optical Craftsmen RFT on New Hampshire CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697974 - 10/14/08 02:23 AM

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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Vintage 60mm refractor on Pittsburgh Craigslist new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697986 - 10/14/08 02:40 AM

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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Vintage Tasco "Electric Zoom" on Oklahoma CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2697995 - 10/14/08 02:51 AM

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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Balscope 10 new [Re: habsburg8]
      #2698264 - 10/14/08 09:58 AM

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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Re: Balscope 10 new [Re: David E]
      #2699248 - 10/14/08 06:52 PM

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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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: habsburg8]
      #2699558 - 10/14/08 09:43 PM

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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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: strdst]
      #2699576 - 10/14/08 09:55 PM

I kind of secured the sale about a week ago, and spoke with him on the phone for awhile. He is supposed to be shipping it to me, but I have not heard from him in a few days. I plan to call him again tomorrow, but I don't know if his intentions are to sell it to me, although he indicated to me that I could consider it mine. Perhaps he sold it locally or something, but I hope to know tomorrow. Rich

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2699606 - 10/14/08 10:12 PM

Rich,

Hmmm, may explain why the seller never returns my emails! My disappointment is partially relieved thinking this will soon be in the hands of another hopeless scope junkie! What is the brand and model number?

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Unitron D75 MM F1200 MM new [Re: strdst]
      #2699727 - 10/14/08 11:20 PM

Unitron D75 MM F1200 MM - ebay

http://tinyurl.com/4cxrcu

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E. Vion new [Re: AstroPhys]
      #2700982 - 10/15/08 05:33 PM

E. Vion here i think someone was looking for one of these a few months back?

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Re: E. Vion new [Re: Happy-Idiot]
      #2701312 - 10/15/08 09:11 PM

Boy that looks almost like the one Rich posted. Of course it is not but now I would ask if they were made by the same company way back when.

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Research Optical Scope on the Bay new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2701732 - 10/16/08 03:34 AM

I thought this looked interesting. Research Optical Scope Anyone familiar with this brand?

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Re: Research Optical Scope on the Bay new [Re: Mr Magoo]
      #2702591 - 10/16/08 03:38 PM

I once owned a "Research Optical" vintage binocular (briefly) and the optical quality was sub-par. But I'm not sure if it was the same vendor that imported this scope, or if my old binocular had been abused in the past. So take this with a grain of salt.

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classic eyepiece? new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2702882 - 10/16/08 07:03 PM

Meade smooth sided plossl Borderline classic??? but they aren't made anymore and are VERY collectable. This is a good price, i would grab it but i already have two in perfect condition. If i had a 3rd eye i would buy it now. A good performance eyepiece. .(i don't know seller)

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Re: Optical Craftsmen RFT on New Hampshire CL new [Re: habsburg8]
      #2704305 - 10/17/08 02:49 PM

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.




I think I have one of those in a box, SOMEWHERE in my pile of STUFF! I'll need to go looking around and see if I still have it.

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Re: Optical Craftsmen RFT on New Hampshire CL new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2704874 - 10/17/08 09:22 PM

Museum Quality Cooke Telescope on AM link

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: strdst]
      #2705036 - 10/17/08 11:07 PM

Hey Keith:
It just keeps getting worse and worse. I think I need to learn to walk away. Rich

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2705713 - 10/18/08 12:53 PM

Quote:

Hey Keith:
It just keeps getting worse and worse. I think I need to learn to walk away. Rich




Hi Rich,

You know you can always P.M. me. I'm here for you, man So I'm thinking your Tucson Tasco deal has gone south (scope in a box)... Or on Thursday there was a Unitron 114 (1960's) complete with "additional hardware", which was a unihex on the Seattle craigslist for $150!! I didn't see the ad until 6 hours after posting and of course by then the scope was long gone. Did ya snag that one as well? Did anyone here manage to score the Unitron? A lurker out there perhaps?

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: strdst]
      #2706175 - 10/18/08 07:23 PM

How many think that the Cooke is a Repro?

Steve

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2706227 - 10/18/08 08:21 PM

I've been a step ahead of ya' for a day or more on this Steve. But I wanted someone else to hang themselves first. Good intuition my friend! It just looks too "clean" if ya' know what I mean jelly bean!! Mike

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: mikey cee]
      #2706246 - 10/18/08 08:32 PM

Mike:

I agree that it just doesn't look right. If I am wrong, so be it. I just think that thing is way TOO perfect!

There is NO SIGN of ANY petina on ANY of the brass. There IS a bit of dirt in a few places, but, it's not OLD DIRT. There are no score marks on the screw heads and no sign of any dirt or "stuff" collected in the rope scrolls on the flanges. If this thing was cleaned it was done in a chemical bath or an ultra-sonic cleaner. Did anyone notice that there are PHILLIPS SCREWS holding the finder brackets to the tube? They may have been replaced but, if one were to want it to remain original, then those are not correct. Why is the counter balance on the wrong side of the mount fork? Last, the wooden legs look as if they were just made. There is no depth to the petina of the wood which one would expect if they had not just been completely refinished or freshly made.

Nope, all of the alarm bells are going off on this one! Unless some really good documentation can be presented on this one, I'd steer VERY clear of it!!

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      #2706811 - 10/19/08 09:06 AM

Take a look at this on the E-vilbay. It looks like it is in really nice shape, i just don't like the way it is stowed away in the box with no braces. At least it has a lens cover even though it resembles Tupperware. Shipping is a killer for me(opp side of the States)so my bid is low. If anyone lives close or even a pick up this would be a little find.

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Re: Research Optical Scope on the Bay new [Re: Mr Magoo]
      #2708514 - 10/20/08 10:43 AM

I believe this was picked up by a CN'er. Maybe they can give us a report.

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: strdst]
      #2708566 - 10/20/08 11:06 AM Attachment (25 downloads)

Hi Keith:
I believe that the deal on the Tasco is still ok. I sent payment for it but I haven't seen it yet. I did however snag the Ultimate deal over the weekend. I had to go to Denver to get it. Listed on craigslist was an original orange tube C8. The ad was for the scope, with 7 extra lenses, a group of filters, and a cold camera. Imagine my surprise when I arrived to find a complete set of Vernonscope Brandon (32mm, 24mm, 16mm, 12mm, and 8mm) lenses in original case with the 2X and 3X Vernonscope Dakin Barlows. Also in the case was a full set of 14 filters in their small leather holder case, all Vernonscope as well, and a Vernonscope polarizing lens in its leather case. Each of the eyepieces has its own metal case that it fits into. There was also a cold camera, as well as another Celestron eyepiece and a few other accessories. I think it was a much better deal than the Unitron that I didn't even see. I have attached a photo of the whole package. Its very nice. Rich

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2708569 - 10/20/08 11:08 AM Attachment (21 downloads)

Another shot of the filters and lenses

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2708575 - 10/20/08 11:09 AM Attachment (19 downloads)

A shot of the eyepieces with their metal cases.

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
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One shot of the whole case

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2708581 - 10/20/08 11:11 AM Attachment (38 downloads)

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2708584 - 10/20/08 11:13 AM

Everything is in very good shape. I will put the eyepiece/filter package up for sale, as I only wanted the telescope. Rich

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2708645 - 10/20/08 11:45 AM

Wow! I saw that one and passed it up... stupid me, eh!?

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: johnjlove]
      #2708724 - 10/20/08 12:38 PM

Hi John:
I saw it about 15 minutes after it went in on Friday night and by Sat. afternoon, it was on its way home with me. I gave him a few extra bucks over the money he wanted, because it was in such great shape. It is a 1973 model and the optics look very nice. I went to the Vernonscope website, which lists the costs for the lenses, barlows, and the filters. I was surprised. The amazing thing is that a guy came by before me, looked, and passed on the deal. I don't have a clue as to how someone interested enough to come by and look, could pass up a complete set of Brandon lenses for this price. I'm certainly glad that they did. Enjoy the day. Rich

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2709723 - 10/20/08 10:27 PM

I'm in tears with envy!!! Not that it makes much difference since I'm way up here in FROZEN New Hampshire!

Nice score!!

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Scope brand Telescope on Auburn, CA Craigslist. new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2709837 - 10/21/08 12:01 AM

Hey folks:
Here is a Scope Newtonian for 15 bucks? How can one go wrong? Scope telescope

It is a model 2525??

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2709880 - 10/21/08 12:51 AM

Dawg!

So what is the square footage of YOUR house?

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: strdst]
      #2709950 - 10/21/08 03:05 AM

I am dieing to know Check this out it in Idaho and as the Caveman would I am dieing to know what it is. Those Brandons are a good deal for you You hit the jackpot!!

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Edmund on San Antonio, TX craigslist new [Re: clintwhitman]
      #2710097 - 10/21/08 08:34 AM

Hey:
If anyone is in the San Antonio area, an Edmund 4 1/4 inch for $130. Also, he has a Stargazer 4 1/4 for $150.

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8 inch fork-mounted Edmund, DC Craigslist new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2710515 - 10/21/08 12:42 PM

Haven't seen too many of these with the 8 inch OTA. Located in Warrenton, VA. 8 inch Edmund fork-mount

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      #2713593 - 10/23/08 12:10 AM

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2713690 - 10/23/08 02:03 AM

WOW! To think someone passed up those Vernonscope EP's. You're lucky everyone does'nt know what we know. Last month I picked up a Coulter Odyssey 10 w/Astro Systems 2-speed Crayford for pennies. The night before another guy looked at it and offered the seller $20 less than what the seller wanted. After I took it the seller called and told me the other guy came back for it and was very disappointed it was gone. I have a feeling that may have happened when the other guy went home and researched that set of Vernonscope EP's. Congradulations.

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: albert1]
      #2713705 - 10/23/08 02:56 AM

I just got very lucky with the Vernonscope eps. I wasn't expecting that when I walked in. It was a once in a lifetime chance encounter. I really just wanted the older C8 which is in really great shape.
Let me ask you about the C90 you have. I have one as well and I would like to try it with the larger eyepieces. Do you need that LAR to use the 1.25 eyepieces? Thanks, Rich

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2713730 - 10/23/08 04:15 AM

Quote:

I just got very lucky with the Vernonscope eps. I wasn't expecting that when I walked in. It was a once in a lifetime chance encounter. I really just wanted the older C8 which is in really great shape.
Let me ask you about the C90 you have. I have one as well and I would like to try it with the larger eyepieces. Do you need that LAR to use the 1.25 eyepieces? Thanks, Rich



Hey Rich, I was gonna pm ya but thought others may be interested too.

Yes, you'll need the LAR for the new 1.25 visual back you'll also need. That's the only way to get the 1.25 diagonal on there. That original LAR was a little tough to find. I placed a wanted ad for it. I was told the Meade ETX's LAR does not fit the Orange C-90. It really improved the visual performance of that little guy. Next it needs a SCT focuser, I hate that helical ring.

I noticed what you got for the Vernonscope set. I love to see somebody get a find like that. How were you able to keep your composure when you saw that beautiful wooden box set? The drive home must have been sweeeeeeeet.

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: albert1]
      #2713845 - 10/23/08 07:35 AM

I had honestly never ever seen a set like that. It had filters and everything. I didn't know what in the world it was worth until I went to the website and saw the prices. I know that they must be just great eyepieces, but I thought that if I looked through them, I wouldn't want to sell them.
Thanks for the info on the LAR. I will not get one for the ETX. Rich.

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2714608 - 10/23/08 04:09 PM

Older tasco 60 x 1000 at goodwill. tasco
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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: okiestarman56]
      #2714656 - 10/23/08 04:29 PM

There is a 5" Edmund refractor on Don Rothman's Teletrade list right now.

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60mm Towa or Royal on San Antonio craigslist? new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2714818 - 10/23/08 05:34 PM

Not sure, but I think it's a Towa or Royal. Here's the link:

60mm Towa or Royal?

Somebody should grab this quick. If it's not a Towa/Royal can someone venture a guess? (I'm not the seller.)

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Re: High caliber vntage ATCO/Vi xen on Tucson CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2714825 - 10/23/08 05:36 PM

I spoke to Don Rothman about the scope and he said he doesn't think it is an Edmunds, but possibly a Jaegers. He said it is a PVC pipe, and the focuser has some issues. He did say that it looked to be a homemade thing, and it is about 6 feet long, but in fairly good shape. I will post pictures if he sends me some later tonight. Richard

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Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: woodsman]
      #2715177 - 10/23/08 09:37 PM

Just spotted this on the e-place. I've never heard of Helinon but it's Japanese with the Circle T mark.

Helinon 114mm Reflector

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: teast]
      #2715248 - 10/23/08 10:30 PM

Here's a nice 8" scope for us. It's even set up and ready to view some ant's.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/for/890257825.html

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: albert1]
      #2715298 - 10/23/08 11:02 PM

What is it about viewing the terra firma with these people? It's gotta be something from another world! Mike

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: albert1]
      #2715301 - 10/23/08 11:05 PM

Quote:

Here's a nice 8" scope for us. It's even set up and ready to view some ant's.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/for/890257825.html



What a deal!
Where is he hiding the 8" SC mirror, the RA and DEC motors the star diagonal, the 8X50 finder scope and the Vixen eyepiece?


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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: sarastro]
      #2715319 - 10/23/08 11:21 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Here's a nice 8" scope for us. It's even set up and ready to view some ant's.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/for/890257825.html



What a deal!
Where is he hiding the 8" SC mirror, the RA and DEC motors the star diagonal, the 8X50 finder scope and the Vixen eyepiece?



Yeah, this one is a little odd.

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: albert1]
      #2715393 - 10/24/08 12:12 AM

its a 114 4500 series 4 1/2 " mirror.
just like the one i gave away a few months back.
its worth about 100.00 tops.
not a bad little starter scope but its no 8".
he must be thinking F=8.
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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #2715398 - 10/24/08 12:16 AM

You need to look at this Minneapolis area estate sale...
Has what appears to be a Cave Astrolla Cassegrain that appears to be in excellent condition. They also have a toolshop that anybody would envy... Too bad I can't make the run up there for that one.

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Darenwh]
      #2715462 - 10/24/08 01:17 AM

Daren:

I'd go BROKE at that auction! I think it's easier to imaging what is NOT in that collection than what IS in it! It would be fun just to look at some of that stuff, especially that 1940's TV!!

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Darenwh]
      #2715488 - 10/24/08 01:58 AM

Quote:

You need to look at this Minneapolis area estate sale...
Has what appears to be a Cave Astrolla Cassegrain that appears to be in excellent condition. They also have a toolshop that anybody would envy... Too bad I can't make the run up there for that one.



WOW,WOW,WOW, did you see all that great stuff? Can all that be in one house? It's amazing, we spend all our life amassing our stuff only to have it all appear on Craigslist in the end .

I gotta hand it to the guy, that is quite the collection.

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: albert1]
      #2715501 - 10/24/08 02:22 AM

He who dies with the most toys wins... Just about every toy you could think of. Mainfraim computer, Segway, cedar strip sailing canoe, more electronics than Nasa, More wood working tools than the Amish, more trains than Western pacific, More tools then The Home Depot, A cannon, A Catapult, A printing press, more books than some libraries, More antiques than the Antique Roadshow ever had...

I guess he won...

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Darenwh]
      #2715754 - 10/24/08 10:01 AM

Quote:

He who dies with the most toys wins... Just about every toy you could think of. Mainfraim computer, Segway, cedar strip sailing canoe, more electronics than Nasa, More wood working tools than the Amish, more trains than Western pacific, More tools then The Home Depot, A cannon, A Catapult, A printing press, more books than some libraries, More antiques than the Antique Roadshow ever had...

I guess he won...





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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: albert1]
      #2716978 - 10/24/08 11:42 PM

He who dies with the most toys, still dies!

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2717005 - 10/25/08 12:05 AM

Yea But He died Happy!
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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #2717106 - 10/25/08 03:06 AM

Judging by the toys he/she had I would say he/she lived quite happy and to accumulate all that must have lived a long life too... Gotta respect him or her for that. Though all will die those who live well until they die lived best...

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Darenwh]
      #2717128 - 10/25/08 04:15 AM

I'm just darned glad I don't live near that sale. Too many toys...er...tools and such that I'd love to have, particularly those brass locos!

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: mikey cee]
      #2717889 - 10/25/08 04:44 PM

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What is it about viewing the terra firma with these people?



It's the only planet they were able to find.


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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Larry Geary]
      #2721717 - 10/27/08 10:12 PM

70's Cave 8"?
http://tinyurl.com/6k86bq

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Larry Geary]
      #2721722 - 10/27/08 10:15 PM

Good one!! Mike

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: btb]
      #2721964 - 10/28/08 12:42 AM

Quote:

70's Cave 8"?
http://tinyurl.com/6k86bq



All those nice pics but none down the shutte.

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: btb]
      #2722249 - 10/28/08 09:09 AM

Looks to be a mid 60s with a non stock focuser and some other wierd bar clamp stuck on it! Could be a killer mirror!! Tom did it again!!

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: clintwhitman]
      #2722470 - 10/28/08 11:27 AM

Clint:

That "other weird bar clamp" on the side is an Edmund camera bracket holder. I have one on sitting on a shelf right now. What is missing is the support rod and the actual bracket upon which the camera is placed.

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2722477 - 10/28/08 11:29 AM

I almost forgot, it was also used to hold a white metal screen for solar projection.

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Re: Anyone ever heard of Helinon-Japan Circle T ? new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2722968 - 10/28/08 04:03 PM

Clint,

That's not a non-stock focuser on that 6-inch Deluxe Cave Astrola. It's a Carle helical focuser. You can see it in Cave accessory catalogs.

Helical focusers were very much in vogue in the 1970s. I had a Telescopics helical focuser on my 4-1/4 inch RFT.

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Cave Scope on eBay new [Re: btb]
      #2723393 - 10/28/08 08:40 PM

That looks like a 6" f/8 to me.

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Re: Cave Scope on eBay new [Re: Larry Geary]
      #2723579 - 10/28/08 10:18 PM

Here's an interesting one for you lucky folks on the west coast -

http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=593133

Vintage Leitz surveyor tripods, San Fran pick-up only. $50! If I lived out there, I'd snatch one of these up.

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Re: Cave Scope on eBay new [Re: Larry Geary]
      #2724628 - 10/29/08 01:53 PM

I agree. It certainly does look like a 6-inch F/8 'Model A' deluxe Cave Astrola and not the bigger 8-inch F/6 'Model B.'

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Re: Cave Scope on eBay new [Re: habsburg8]
      #2724759 - 10/29/08 03:01 PM

Yup, it's a 6" F8 allright. Had plenty of them come thru the shop in the early 80's when EVERBODY just had to have an 8" SCT.

Spiffed up, it might be a real corker. One of the best mirrors I ever saw was from just such a scope.

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1950's Unitron 2.4" alt-az on Santa Barbara CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2725726 - 10/30/08 12:30 AM

While browsing the advertisements for the Santa Barbara, California Craigslist, I happened to notice a listing for a vintage Unitron model number 114 2.4-inch alt-azimuth refractor telescope. The ad was posted on October 22nd, 2008, and the web address is:

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pho/888792032.html
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1960's Tasco #9TE-5 Starbrite on Albuquerque CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2725762 - 10/30/08 01:09 AM

There is what appears to be a Tasco #9TE-5 Starbrite (D=60mm F=700mm) alt-azimuth refractor on the Albuquerque, New Mexico Craigslist. It was posted on September 30, 2008, where the web address is:

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/clt/861442692.html
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Edmund Astroscan on Santa Fe Craigslist new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2725766 - 10/30/08 01:16 AM

A complete Edmund Astroscan outfit on the Santa Fe, New Mexico Craigslist:

http://santafe.craigslist.org/for/889353297.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)

I see at least two RKE eyepieces plus an RKE Barlow lens in the photographs. Are there any more oculars?


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1950's Gilbert reflector on Nashville CL new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2725779 - 10/30/08 01:27 AM

A vintage Gilbert 'toy' telescope with leatherette case on the Nashville, TN Craigslist. The advertisement was posted on October 9, 2008, where the listing number is:

http://nashville.craigslist.org/clt/872978506.html
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Tacso parts, barlows, eyepices and etc. new [Re: habsburg8]
      #2730851 - 11/02/08 08:14 AM

Parts from Tasco telescopes.

http://tinyurl.com/68ckvg

Not mine.

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Re: Tacso parts, barlows, eyepices and etc. new [Re: btb]
      #2733076 - 11/03/08 02:31 PM

Spilhaus Space Clock
on the bay. link

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Re: Tacso parts, barlows, eyepices and etc. new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #2733310 - 11/03/08 05:03 PM

Why do those clocks show up when I DO NOT have the money? It's not fair!

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Parks 6" F6 on LA Craigslist new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2733913 - 11/03/08 11:29 PM

Too rich for my blood, but maybe someone here would be interested.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/for/902734010.html

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Re: Parks 6" F6 on LA Craigslist new [Re: BooBoo]
      #2735208 - 11/04/08 06:05 PM

Quote:

Too rich for my blood, but maybe someone here would be interested.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/for/902734010.html




I had a Parks 8" f6 on that same mount. That mount was usless for the 8" OTA, way under mounted. Maybe the 6" would do ok on it.

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Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: CHASLX200]
      #2737729 - 11/06/08 10:39 AM

Lots of pictures of this guy: Uni

I'm not affiliated with the seller.

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: Firewood]
      #2738263 - 11/06/08 03:49 PM

A possible scam, Evil-Bay these are not his pictures! Or the pictures of his scope! The pictures are of a different scope and are not of his scope, a scope may not even exist. Don't buy!

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: Happy-Idiot]
      #2738630 - 11/06/08 07:43 PM

How do you know this, Brian? I've been looking for a Unitron - and have been getting skunked.

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: desertrefugee]
      #2738759 - 11/06/08 09:10 PM

I really dont think this is a scam. Maybe the photo was hijacked. However if this photo is the actual telescope for sale its a good one. Looking at the eyepieces indicate that this is a very early production unit.
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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: BHunt]
      #2739208 - 11/07/08 05:56 AM Attachment (24 downloads)

Well maybe i over reacted but there have been a bunch of e-bay ads in the past year. it involves hijacking someones id and going for buy it now sales. They also use a photo that isn't theirs. Well it is possible that this is this gentleman's Pentax in this photo..... But he would have had to drive up from Florida to LI and sneak into my backyard to photgraph his Pentax. Here is a photo of my Pentax in my backyard.

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: Happy-Idiot]
      #2739214 - 11/07/08 06:02 AM

If it isn't a scam, the guy still shouldn't be posting photos that fool people into believing that it is the product. Are the other two photo's of his scope???? Who knows? If you can't trust him with the first image why should he be trusted with the description of the scope. Is there even a scope? How come he just doesn't take a picture of his own scope and post it? Too many questions, I don't trust it.

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: Happy-Idiot]
      #2739232 - 11/07/08 06:28 AM

I agree with you Brian. Why post pictures of a scope you don't own and try to sell it? The seller has to know that the photo isn't his - smells fishy to me.

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: teast]
      #2739342 - 11/07/08 08:32 AM

I'm thinking this is a consignment. The seller has been a member for 2 years and is 100% positive, I don't think they would knowingly risk all that. Happy-Idiot, did you contact that seller and told him that he has used your photo?

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Re: Craigslist, eBay, AstroMart, and other scope ads new [Re: Glassthrower]
      #2739522 - 11/07/08 10:24 AM

What do you guys think this scope is on eBay? Vintage Cat No tag or any other writing visible. Some sort of Cat.

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Re: Craigslist, eBay, AstroMart, and other scope ads new [Re: Mr Magoo]
      #2739644 - 11/07/08 11:26 AM

Quote:

What do you guys think this scope is on eBay? Vintage Cat No tag or any other writing visible. Some sort of Cat.




I saw that, but don't know much about cats. Interesting wording in the description: "professional packaging materials to ensure the item arrives with you undamaged."

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Re: Craigslist, eBay, AstroMart, and other scope ads new [Re: David E]
      #2739850 - 11/07/08 01:32 PM

You mean there are "professional" peanuts and newspaper out there as well as a pro way of stuffing it??

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Re: Craigslist, eBay, AstroMart, and other scope ads new [Re: mikey cee]
      #2739857 - 11/07/08 01:34 PM

Quote:

You mean there are "professional" peanuts and newspaper out there as well as a pro way of stuffing it??




Yes, I always like to be undamaged when my new scope arrives!

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Re: Craigslist, eBay, AstroMart, and other scope ads new [Re: mikey cee]
      #2739891 - 11/07/08 01:52 PM

Quote:

You mean there are "professional" peanuts and newspaper out there as well as a pro way of stuffing it??




Apparently you haven't heard of the new Bachelor of Arts in packaging. It is highly recommended that one Minor in Peanuts and Popcorn. They must not have that yet in Michigan.

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Re: Craigslist, eBay, AstroMart, and other scope ads new [Re: woodsman]
      #2739910 - 11/07/08 02:07 PM

Quote:

Quote:

You mean there are "professional" peanuts and newspaper out there as well as a pro way of stuffing it??




Apparently you haven't heard of the new Bachelor of Arts in packaging. It is highly recommended that one Minor in Peanuts and Popcorn. They must not have that yet in Michigan.




Indeed, one does not become a packaging technician overnight. You must learn all the different materials of packaging, the difference between corn-based and artificial peanuts and how they are to be aligned, the difference between air-spaced and cemented bubble wrap, how to Zydeco-test the cardboard, and perhaps the most difficult part of the job, how to read the postage chart. Once you've learned all that, THEN you can begin your 5-year apprenticeship.


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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: David E]
      #2740064 - 11/07/08 03:52 PM

Quote:

did you contact that seller and told him that he has used your photo?


Not yet, i was afraid he would ask me for more pictures. He also stole my description of the focuser and lens from my CN's classified ad HERE ."Besides the optics being of quality the focuser is just as impressive, it is extremely smooth and well built, way ahead of its time." That is word for word what i wrote, wow i wonder if he even looked through the scope, copy, click, and paste, what a wonderful way to describe the scope you are selling.

I will ask him later tonight, and let you know what he/she said? I am an easy going guy, that is why i am not upset, but i just wanted to protect my fellow CN's members from buying a beat up damaged scope. The other two pictures may not be his either.


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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: Happy-Idiot]
      #2740433 - 11/07/08 08:52 PM

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Not yet, i was afraid he would ask me for more pictures. He also stole my description . . .




Wow, and what's even more weird is that when I clicked on the link yesterday, I could have sworn I landed on an ebay auction for a Unitron!

I must be crackin' up.

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: desertrefugee]
      #2740549 - 11/07/08 10:27 PM

Quote:


I must be crackin' up.




Damn Darrell, I was so hoping I wouldn't have to be the one to break this to you...

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: Happy-Idiot]
      #2740560 - 11/07/08 10:34 PM

So Brian, will you sell me the eBAY Pentax directly and we'll cut out the middle-person who is using your photos and descriptions?

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Re: Unitron #114 on the 'Bay new [Re: strdst]
      #2740604 - 11/07/08 11:10 PM

You got it,Keith

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Edmund Scientific Refractor on CL new [Re: Happy-Idiot]
      #2740617 - 11/07/08 11:21 PM

Edmund Scientific

Edit - Sorry guys, must have gone to fast last night while posting. The link works now.

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Satellite Tracker scope? 50mm 4.5x? new [Re: JamesE]
      #2740722 - 11/08/08 02:09 AM

Looks kind of cool in a toyish sort of way:

http://tinyurl.com/6o38z8

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Re: Edmund Scientific Refractor on CL new [Re: JamesE]
      #2741022 - 11/08/08 10:17 AM

James, the link appears to be bad.

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Re: Edmund Scientific Refractor on CL new [Re: teast]
      #2741088 - 11/08/08 11:13 AM

Scout72:

That appears to be an old scope intended to track satellites. I think it was intended to take advantage of the excitement of Operation Moonwatch/Project Moonwatch. That makes this something from around 1956 - 1957. 1957 was known as International Geophysical Year (IGY) and was probably one of the largest scientific undertakings that involved the public. When professional manned tracking began in 1958 the programs importance began to wane.

Every once in a while the "official" scopes that were offered by Edmund and others show up. I have never seen this one and it may be quite rare. Not a lot of the others are to be found any more. After the program came to an end many of the scopes were turned into finder scopes and the bases were tossed into the trash.

That's my take on it.

CS

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8" Newtonian on Knoxville CL new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2741455 - 11/08/08 03:20 PM

Hey guys,
Check this out for 50 bucks. Looks to be something possibly worth $50. Here is the link. 8 inch Newt. Could it be an old Criterion? Someone must have a clue. What about the mount? It looks familiar. Rich

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Re: 8" Newtonian on Knoxville CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2741482 - 11/08/08 03:38 PM

It's a Edmund Scientific 6"f8 with Edmund GEM mount.Late 1960's This scope used the same UPCO mirror as the Criterion RV-6

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Re: 8" Newtonian on Knoxville CL new [Re: woodsman]
      #2741486 - 11/08/08 03:41 PM

Looks like a 6" scope with an 8" tube.

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San Antonio CL - Towa or Royal 60mm? new [Re: Don W]
      #2741618 - 11/08/08 06:18 PM

I posted a heads-up about this about a week ago I think, but there didn't seem to be any reaction. I'm totally guessing here but is it perhaps a Towa or Royal? It's got the little "inside the OTA" finder on top. Here's the link:

Towa or Royal 60mm?

(I'm not the seller of this scope.)

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Re: San Antonio CL - Towa or Royal 60mm? new [Re: teast]
      #2741649 - 11/08/08 06:39 PM

That is definitely a 1960's Edmund 6" f/8 reflector. The mount is quite solid, though, this one needs some cleaning and dressing up. As pointed out by Robert, the optics are from the same company that made them for Criterion. I have two of those scopes and they are excellent!

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Astro Optical 4mm Ortho new [Re: Telescopeman54]
      #2741925 - 11/08/08 09:42 PM Attachment (15 downloads)

There have been many posts about Astro Optical products. While surfing the internet tonight, I found a 4mm Ortho from a reputable dealer in Japan selling this eyepiece. It is 3380 yen and knowing how things move, this will not last long.

4mm Astro Optical

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Re: Astro Optical 4mm Ortho new [Re: Steve_M_M]
      #2741932 - 11/08/08 09:48 PM

Quote:

There have been many posts about Astro Optical products. While surfing the internet tonight, I found a 4mm Ortho from a reputable dealer in Japan selling this eyepiece. It is 3380 yen and knowing how things move, this will not last long.


4mm Astro Optical




So exactly how many shillings are in a yen? I don't know how much that would be in American coins. Can you help? Thanks, Rich

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