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[Airbus340]

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 

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[jimeh]

Looks like a Lafayette Galactic. It should be worth $170.

 

Is there a maker's mark on the badge?

[Airbus340]

The badge is PERL
Ph

[Airbus340]

The seller histoire told me SYW

Ph

[Kasmos]

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.

[jragsdale]

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.

[deSitter]

If the optics are clear and clean, $200 is not unreasonable. SYW scopes are generally in the top class of classic refractors.

 

-drl

[Bomber Bob]

IME, the Yamamoto's have the same consistent quality as ASTRO.  (Should've kept that Mayflower 815.)

[Tourneciel]

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.

[Terra Nova]

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!