Doc Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 This is interesting Rother Valley Optics getting into the secondhand market. http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=132883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Very interesting. I've noticed each time I've been there that they had 2 or 3 s/h scopes, but looks like they are going into it in a bigger way now. They've had an old Takahashi cass/newt for sale for about £3000 for at least a couple of years. I'm off up to RVO tomorrow afternoon. BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 They have taken part ex for a while. Guess the current financial climate has slowed new purchases, so why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 I think it's a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I wondered whether they would remain in the astro market after they started to stock larger amounts of RC stuff. More power to their their collective elbows, it can only be good for astro, you know they won't do dodgy gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) It was nice to see them at the IAS show back in October. I've brought some stuff from them in the past, and Adam is great to deal with. I've also traded a Celestron mount in with them, when purchasing a new item. But when you trade something in, whatever it is, like a car for example, you won't get that good a deal. You are left wondering "what would i have got for that on UKABS ?" I always go on the train if i'm visiting : Kiveton Park station is right on the doorstep. Edited December 19, 2017 by Bino-viewer BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I suppose they are going to cut the deal to the bone as they have to make a bob or two out of it as well, they have a business to run and keep solvent. You will always get a better price going private as the taxman isn't standing over your shoulder waiting to take his slice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 They had quite a nice varied range of eyepieces in RVO today at excellent prices compared to the competition, so I bought a little one. Pretty much the same old range of scopes were there including the Takahashi cass/newt mentioned above. Enjoyed the visit and the staff are very friendly as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 What did you buy Pete? Was it that little 3" 30mm ES eyepiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Doc said: What did you buy Pete? Was it that little 3" 30mm ES eyepiece I thought you'd think that. I was Just teasing. Not ready for the big one yet, and not looking forward to buying a £1000 plus 3" coma corrector to go with it! I did buy a little eyepiece at a very good price on a whim to try out... BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Doesn't look flat to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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