AlienFirstClass
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As I see used PSTs come up for sale, the asking prices are all over the map.
What would you pay for an used PST?
Thanks
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brianb11213
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Loc: 55.215N 6.554W
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What would you pay for a used Ford? Depends on the model, age & condition, as well as on how much you want it. It helps a lot if you can try it out, or at least inspect, before parting with cash.
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stephenramsden
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I think a double stacked PST with a set of CEMAX eyepieces and a dessicant cap should run about $750. 
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marktownley
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Loc: West Midlands, UK
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One was for sale on ebay.co.uk last week that I was watching out of curiousity - single stacked, as new with the stock ep etc, that went for a shade over £300...
I just sold my 25mm cemax on there a couple of days ago and got £45 for it...
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Mogster
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Reged: 03/14/04
Posts: 337
Loc: Manchester, England
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I'd want to try it out first, that's the only way I'd part with money for a 2nd hand PST.
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CPC 9.25, Orion 127 Mak, WO Zenithstar 2 80APO, Coronado PST, Pentax 12X50 WP
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Don W
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Loc: Wisconsin, USA
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I sold mine this summer for about $400.
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Old Dinosaur
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I bought mine from a fellow here on CN, untried of course.
I think I paid around $400, one of the best purchases I've made in a very long time.
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darkstar528
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Only because of rust issues, you have to at least see a used PST first...Pictures could suffice...I would also check the serial number against the Sick PST thread here in CN, maybe it's been reported as repaired already...Good luck and I think $400 is fair if in good condition...
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PST(#96038), VIXEN 8-24mm,CEMAX 2x Barlow, Thousand Oaks White Light Filter and a Meade Elec EP
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attckbvr
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Loc: British Columbia, Canada
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I got mine used for $400.00, but then found it to be sick. I was lucky because Meade is honoring the warranty and I should have it back in two more weeks. As far as your question it seems the going rate is $375.00-$450.00 used. Biggest question you should have is whether or not its the new front element or old one?
Good luck
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Ralph Marantino
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Nothing. 
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Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
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DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
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attckbvr
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Mogster
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Loc: Manchester, England
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Its not just the rust issue there seems to be a great variation in contrast also.
The difference in image contrast between the two PSTs I've had is quite noticeable. I'd want to be sure that I wasn't being sold an underperforming PST while the previous owner moved on to another.
I think manufacturing variation in PSTs is much greater than variation in conventional scopes.
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CPC 9.25, Orion 127 Mak, WO Zenithstar 2 80APO, Coronado PST, Pentax 12X50 WP
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Orion4211
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Loc: North New Jersey
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$375-$425
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Mounts: LXD-75 GOTO, Orion EQ-1,
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AlienFirstClass
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Reged: 02/13/09
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Thanks for the responses.
I too have seen prices hover around $400 on auction sites.
Locally the PST seems to sell for $150 - $200 (5 examples).
That is why I asked the question.
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Evokal
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Reged: 02/12/09
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Loc: Manitou Springs, CO
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Buy 'em up and turn 'em around!  
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Lunt 60mm Doublestack w/ B1200 BF
"Might the sun be a metaphor of the compassion we can only reflect if we turn in that direction, revealing every flaw? I wonder this every time I see a full moon light up the night around me..." -Anonymous
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colinsk
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I would buy a few of them and pick the best then sell off the others on Astromart. There is a buyer in Russia that picks up about one a month. He bought mine.
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
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Ralph Marantino
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How very nice of you to pass on the *BLEEP* to someone else.l
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Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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colinsk
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Or buy them all and keep the worst one so others have a better chance.
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
LDX-75
AT Voyager
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Evokal
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Posts: 42
Loc: Manitou Springs, CO
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What would Ghandi do? 
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Michael Huwe
Lunt 60mm Doublestack w/ B1200 BF
"Might the sun be a metaphor of the compassion we can only reflect if we turn in that direction, revealing every flaw? I wonder this every time I see a full moon light up the night around me..." -Anonymous
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Ralph Marantino
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He would throw all of them in the ocean and buy a LUNT. 
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Lunt H-alpha LS100THa/B3400
Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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Don W
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Loc: Wisconsin, USA
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Quote:
I would buy a few of them and pick the best then sell off the others on Astromart. There is a buyer in Russia that picks up about one a month. He bought mine.
That's where mine went too.
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Don Wyman
Obsession 18" f/4.5 #1166
W/Argo Navis DSC and Torus Primary
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EmielVeldhuis
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not everyone is a Luntfan, Ralph!
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