I have the AT115EDT and love it. The price has jumped around in the last few years, and the cost is back to earlier post covid costs when scopes (and parts) were hard to find. There has been a noticeable price drop in the past year or so. I noticed a few differences from the 115 scopes in the past
- Hard case has been replaced by the soft case and carrying strap
- Update from a (short) vixen to a losmandy dovetail
- Addition of the handle on the scope ... instead of having this as an add-on option
this scope changes almost justifies a price bump ... without considering tariffs. Depending on updated tariffs, this scope could suffer larger price jumps in the future.
The AT130EDT ... yes this is a larger price bump.
The new normal for astro prices is still uncertain, and all sellers are in the middle of this. A price spike could be a large interruption in the market ... just like the covid years. New products, competitive prices, financial stability, and good service can all help ... and I have been happy with the astro vendors I have supported in the past.
May we live in interesting times ....
I am glad I have settled in on my scope collection.
Edited by Mark Lovik, 13 April 2025 - 08:31 PM.