Hi CNers !
I have the opportunity to buy this refractor
for $170
Do you think it is a nice process or too expensive?
Thanks
Ph
Edited by Airbus340, 31 January 2025 - 03:22 PM.
Posted 31 January 2025 - 03:40 PM
Looks like a Lafayette Galactic. It should be worth $170.
Is there a maker's mark on the badge?
Posted 31 January 2025 - 03:47 PM
Posted 31 January 2025 - 04:11 PM
Posted 31 January 2025 - 05:34 PM
Yeah, I could tell from the finder's mount, it's definetely a SYW, as most Perls are. They are generally good scopes. If it's in good condition with the box and all the accessories, that's a very fair price.
Posted 31 January 2025 - 06:13 PM
Looks like a Lafayette Galactic.
Not really; many differences, the biggest being the massive finder with dedicated mini-R&P focuser that comes on the Galactic.
Posted 04 February 2025 - 12:31 PM
If the optics are clear and clean, $200 is not unreasonable. SYW scopes are generally in the top class of classic refractors.
-drl
Posted 04 February 2025 - 01:33 PM
IME, the Yamamoto's have the same consistent quality as ASTRO. (Should've kept that Mayflower 815.)
Posted 05 February 2025 - 11:02 AM
Hi,
As you certainly know, Perl is Medas's brand (Medas from Vichy).
Have you ever thought asking members of Webastro (our "Classic telescopes"/ https://www.webastro...ge/?do=overview ) about this refractor?
Perhaps one of them has or had it and can tell you how much a reasonable price would be.
Alain.
Posted 05 February 2025 - 11:26 AM
If the optics are clear and clean, $200 is not unreasonable. SYW scopes are generally in the top class of classic refractors.
-drl
My Sears 6344 76mm x 1200mm was a great scope!
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