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Craigslist, eBay, and other vintage classic telescope ads

Started by mdowns , Apr 30 2025 09:45 PM
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#176 YourNotSirius

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Posted 09 May 2025 - 11:55 AM

My old man signed up for that goofy site. He sent a message to the person. No reply whatsoever. Needless to say, after going through a bothersome signup and then no response, his opinion of the site and it's sellers is not a nice one. At least they could say no or not interested. Some people. BAH! I think he will be cancelling his account by the weekend.

 

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Update:

 

My old man said he did receive a note from the fellow stating that because of the shenanigans going on at the border he did not want to come across. He had my dad are on the same page so, someone else can have at that freebie.

 

FWIW

 

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#177 ericb760

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Posted 09 May 2025 - 05:23 PM

Japanese made Celestron C-60. From Australia, apparently...


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#178 Bomber Bob

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Posted 09 May 2025 - 05:29 PM

Japanese made Celestron C-60. From Australia, apparently...

Label looks like a D-K (JP) rebrand.  Should have a good Lens.

 

14 Hours to go...   Mizar CX-153 J-B EQ Complete Kit:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=q1179258002

 

BIN   $200.  Total with shipping could hit $500...

 

Nice!  Small RFT...   Mizar BN-80 F5 w/Custom Brackets:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=h1184004817

 

BIN   $72.  These are excellent RFTs, with TAK-like build quality.


Edited by Bomber Bob, 09 May 2025 - 05:37 PM.

#179 deSitter

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Posted 09 May 2025 - 05:35 PM

Label looks like a D-K (JP) rebrand.  Should have a good Lens.

 

14 Hours to go...   Mizar CX-153 J-B EQ Complete Kit:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=q1179258002

 

BIN   $200.  Total with shipping could hit $500...

 

That scope is absolutely worth $500! I just don't have the space for more cabinets.

 

Reminder - same scope as the Tasco 16T.

 

-drl


Edited by deSitter, 09 May 2025 - 05:36 PM.

#180 CHASLX200

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Posted 09 May 2025 - 05:51 PM

Some nice Zambuto Dobs:

 

New Moon 12.5" Truss Dob - Quartz Zambuto mirror - $3200

https://www.cloudyni...zambuto-mirror/

 

Teeter STS with 10” Zambuto - $2600

https://www.cloudyni...th-10”-zambuto/

 

18” F/4 Teeter Telescopes Classic w Zambuto - $7000 (a ton of upgrades on this)

https://astromart.co...assic-w-zambuto

 

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And one Ostahowski:

 

Obsession 18" Ultra Compact Telescope - $7900

https://astromart.co...on-18-uc-613184

The new Moon was mine.


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#181 RichA

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Posted 10 May 2025 - 12:14 AM

My old man signed up for that goofy site. He sent a message to the person. No reply whatsoever. Needless to say, after going through a bothersome signup and then no response, his opinion of the site and it's sellers is not a nice one. At least they could say no or not interested. Some people. BAH! I think he will be cancelling his account by the weekend.

 

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There is little rigor.  It's like Facebook with it's ages old ads where the people who placed them could be dead for all we know.  I got a couple scopes of it, but i'd had the old hermit not respond, some people have weird fears.


#182 SandyHouTex

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Posted 10 May 2025 - 09:41 AM

It's expensive, classic eyepiece day.

 

ZAO 34mm:

 

https://astromart.co...abbe-ortho-34mm

 

$2000 and buyer pays shipping.  

 

Same seller:

 

https://astromart.co...-pentax-brandon

 

2 Zeiss Jena 10mm $570

 

2 AP Super Planetarys 8mm $900

 

2 Zeiss microscope eyepieces $750

 

2 Nikon Zooms 7-21 with 1 1/4 adapters $500

 

Plus some others.

 

All of the prices seem high.  Considering the ZAO strenths, I've never been interested in the 34mm as I don't have any scopes with really long focal lengths.  The ad says in excellent condition, but the side view of the upper barrel looks like there's some wear, and there are no pics of the eye or field lenses.


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#183 SandyHouTex

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Posted 10 May 2025 - 09:49 AM

I'm not sure this is a "classic":

 

https://www.cloudyni...rite-refractor/

 

Tak sells a FC76-DCU for $1600, but no FC-76DC.  I'm thinking this may be its predecessor?  Price is only $900.


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#184 Wisconsin Steve

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Posted 10 May 2025 - 10:41 AM

1952 Unitron - Verono Wisconsin - Not sure of the model, but wants $1,500. Says that it is complete.  

 

https://www.facebook...6e-a7cf8da9a2b4

I went and saw this yesterday but did not buy it. Sold now, so I was hoping someone from here got it. Needed a thorough cleaning and reconditioning, but should clean up nicely.

 

Was a Unitron 142, here is what I remember came with it:

 

  • OTA in box, dirty but no dents I saw. Believe the focuser was an upgrade to a super
  • EQ mount in box, looked good. There was a different kind of light on the base that was inside a cover that covered the whole bottom. I think it was Unitron, but I hadn't seen one before.
  • Unihex A in wood box
  • Standard set of Unitron eyepieces in wood box. Separate was a 1.25" Unitron EP
  • Legs in wood box
  • Some other wires and doodads that I'm not sure what they are

Someone will have fun with this!


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#185 Cloudy~Knight

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Posted 10 May 2025 - 11:39 AM

I'm not sure this is a "classic":

 

https://www.cloudyni...rite-refractor/

 

Tak sells a FC76-DCU for $1600, but no FC-76DC.  I'm thinking this may be its predecessor?  Price is only $900.

I consider mine a "Classic", but then it was made 28 years ago (1997), and I'll definitely never part with it!

 

$900 is a great deal, and you can't beat free shipping all the way from Japan. Seller has a ton of 5 star ratings as well. Grab it while you can!

 

Nice revue here on Scope Views...


Edited by Cloudy~Knight, 10 May 2025 - 11:44 AM.

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#186 Bomber Bob

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Posted 10 May 2025 - 12:44 PM

I consider mine a "Classic", but then it was made 28 years ago (1997), and I'll definitely never part with it!

 

$900 is a great deal, and you can't beat free shipping all the way from Japan. Seller has a ton of 5 star ratings as well. Grab it while you can!

 

Nice revue here on Scope Views...

If you figure $150 for shipping, the scope price is $750 -- a very good price.  Lens looks pristine.

 

BIG GOTO...   GOTO 102 F15 OTA w/ Finder IOC:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=j1183564401

 

Currently   $1060.  Coating Sleeks??

 

AAaaaaahhhhhh... Zeiss!!   CZJ Stellar Micrometer:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=w1172745788

 

BIN   $430.  Instruction Guide included.


Edited by Bomber Bob, 10 May 2025 - 04:14 PM.

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#187 SandyHouTex

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Posted 10 May 2025 - 04:05 PM

These keep going up:

 

https://astromart.co...-xo-25mm-614498

 

$500 for a Pentax 2.5mm xo


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Posted 10 May 2025 - 04:50 PM

These keep going up:

 

https://astromart.co...-xo-25mm-614498

 

$500 for a Pentax 2.5mm xo

Wished it was 2 or 1.5mm. Already got 2 2.5mm's


#189 Senex Bibax

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 06:28 AM

This may or may not be a classic, AFAIK Meade started making these back in the late 1980s. 8" Meade SN-8 Schmidt-Newtonian in Kingston, ON for $450 CAD, OTA, rings and dovetail only (no mount, finderscope or eyepieces):  https://www.kijiji.c...cope/1716740073


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#190 Defenderslideguitar

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 08:15 AM

Nice  Meade 826 from one of us   right here in the classics

If Tampa was not 20 hours away  I would be on it

 

https://www.cloudyni...-ota-and-rings/


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#191 Defenderslideguitar

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 08:19 AM

If you figure $150 for shipping, the scope price is $750 -- a very good price.  Lens looks pristine.

 

BIG GOTO...   GOTO 102 F15 OTA w/ Finder IOC:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=j1183564401

 

Currently   $1060.  Coating Sleeks??

 

AAaaaaahhhhhh... Zeiss!!   CZJ Stellar Micrometer:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=w1172745788

 

BIN   $430.  Instruction Guide included.

 

I consider mine a "Classic", but then it was made 28 years ago (1997), and I'll definitely never part with it!

 

$900 is a great deal, and you can't beat free shipping all the way from Japan. Seller has a ton of 5 star ratings as well. Grab it while you can!

 

Nice revue here on Scope Views...

Mine is just a couple year older    yours is a classic waiting to happen when the earth goes around the sun again (25 years?)      I paid more for sure but it is so nice

The Tak FC-76 punches way above its weight class      mine is a keeper

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 09:04 AM

Nice  Meade 826 from one of us   right here in the classics

If Tampa was not 20 hours away  I would be on it

 

https://www.cloudyni...-ota-and-rings/

Only very sharp? I thought it was freaky sharp?


#193 CHASLX200

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 09:09 AM

Only very sharp? I thought it was freaky sharp?

 

Like mud bud.


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Posted 11 May 2025 - 10:32 AM

The Tak FC-76 punches way above its weight class      mine is a keeper

 

Mine stays out in the shed most of the time -- mounted & ready to go.

 

The 826 is another high performance scope.  Serious competitor with the 6" EDs -- for a lot less $$$.  And, it's a Collectible now.


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#195 CHASLX200

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 10:39 AM

The Tak FC-76 punches way above its weight class      mine is a keeper

 

Mine stays out in the shed most of the time -- mounted & ready to go.

 

The 826 is another high performance scope.  Serious competitor with the 6" EDs -- for a lot less $$$.  And, it's a Collectible now.

Lots more easy to set up as well.


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Posted 11 May 2025 - 02:34 PM

ASTRO LN100S F6 EQ Newt Kit w/ Goodies:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=e1184334956

 

Currently   $72.

 

For 60mm Owners...   Carton 63mm Hinged Cradle:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=q1184406423

 

Currently   $22.

 

EIKOW Skyhawk 360 F5 AZ Kit IOC:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=j1184410102

 

Currently   $6.

 

Lens Looks Great!     Asahi-Pentax JUPITER 60x800 AZ Kit:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=k1184396078

 

Currently   $25.  It's missing the Jewel Finder.  If a CNer gets it, shoot me a PM for a NOS one.

 

Another Good Deal from Brian...   Meade 2045 Spotter w/ Case:   https://www.cloudyni...e-2045-sct-ota/

 

BIN   $130 includes Shipping.


Edited by Bomber Bob, 11 May 2025 - 08:37 PM.

#197 mfalls

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 08:53 PM

https://www.cloudyni...wedges-40-7000/

 

I purchased the Goto Hershel wedge, filter and 9mm Hm eyepiece. These .965 solar wedges do not come up for sale often so I am willing to defer to folks who have been waiting a while to find them.


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#198 Bomber Bob

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 09:15 PM

Here's a Vixen .965" Wedge:   https://zenmarket.jp...ode=o1166957138

 

BIN   $42.

 

Usually, there's several for sale when I search on 24.5 at ZEN:   https://zenmarket.jp...rice&order=desc


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Posted 11 May 2025 - 09:32 PM

It's expensive, classic eyepiece day.

 

ZAO 34mm:

 

https://astromart.co...abbe-ortho-34mm

 

$2000 and buyer pays shipping.  

 

Same seller:

 

https://astromart.co...-pentax-brandon

 

2 Zeiss Jena 10mm $570

 

2 AP Super Planetarys 8mm $900

 

2 Zeiss microscope eyepieces $750

 

2 Nikon Zooms 7-21 with 1 1/4 adapters $500

 

Plus some others.

 

All of the prices seem high.  Considering the ZAO strenths, I've never been interested in the 34mm as I don't have any scopes with really long focal lengths.  The ad says in excellent condition, but the side view of the upper barrel looks like there's some wear, and there are no pics of the eye or field lenses.

The Zeiss microscope eyepiece pair price is absurd.  The others are somewhat high.  $2000 may sound like a lot for the 34mm, but it is rare.


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Posted 12 May 2025 - 11:32 AM

Older Meade Telescope, Motorized HD EQ Mount + Astronomy Books - $75( Palo Cedro, CA)

https://www.facebook...71-160ff4453508

 

Meade Instruments 1000mm f/11 mirror camera lens with many accessories - $125 (Redding, CA)

https://www.facebook...71-160ff4453508

 

UPDATE - PRICE DROP

JMI Telescopes NGT-18” Reflector Telescope - $4,000 $10,000 (Loomis, CA)

https://www.facebook...71-160ff4453508

 

LX10 Meade 8" Telescope with Tripod, Wedge, EQ Mount - $500 (Newbury Park, CA)

https://www.facebook...fb-af1839dce686


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