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Pages: 1 gavinm Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/26/05 Loc: Auckland New Zealand RCX400??       #5684561 - 02/17/13 01:53 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This looks like quite a good offer? US$6800 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=562371199&permanent=0 Post Extras:       Chris Erickson Carpal Tunnel Reged: 05/08/06 Loc: Waikoloa Village, Hawaii Re: RCX400?? [Re: gavinm]       #5684577 - 02/17/13 02:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: This looks like quite a good offer? US$6800 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=562371199&permanent=0 Are you affiliated with the seller in any way? Post Extras:       gavinm Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/26/05 Loc: Auckland New Zealand Re: RCX400?? [Re: Chris Erickson]       #5684629 - 02/17/13 04:45 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   nope.. and I'd have to drive 12 hours to pick it up (which is a lot in a small country like ours..) I've never really followed the RCX so I don't know a lot about its ins and outs. Post Extras:       Chris Erickson Carpal Tunnel Reged: 05/08/06 Loc: Waikoloa Village, Hawaii Re: RCX400?? [Re: gavinm]       #5684634 - 02/17/13 04:50 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It can be a finicky scope and can be prone to mechanical problems with the three-motor focusing/collimating setup. These days you can get a used 16" LX200GPS scope for about $7,500US. Just speaking for myself, I would pass on that scope. Too much money for a potential pile of headaches. Post Extras:       thesubwaypusher scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 07/08/04 Loc: New York City Re: RCX400?? [Re: Chris Erickson]       #5694830 - 02/22/13 02:18 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Too much money for a potential pile of headaches. Agreed. They are great when they work, but when they don't, watch out. Parts and support are difficult to come by. Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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