BAZ Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 This is being sold by Nikki, MrsR. She has now moved to Retford and has asked me to see if anyone is interested. It comes with stock eyepieces and finder, the smaller finder cap has gone missing in the move. The asking price is £425. If anyone is interested contact Nikki directly on 07966 503890. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Oh what a shame - she only just got the scope and it's hardly used. Is she packing it in or upgrading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 She is spending a lot more time studying (A&E Nurse), and has always been batty about cats. But since the house move she has decided to sell the scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I was an A&E nurse and still managed astronomy! Such a shame, it can be hard juggling everything and A&E is tiring in all respects, not just physically. Ooh a 10 inch scope?? I don't think the NEQ 6 could handle it anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Felix, your mount could easily take it, but would just be even bigger to lug around and more susceptible to the effects of wind; always a problem when mike is around. That old newt i bought is a 10" and my mount loves it; you are welcome to come and see how yours copes with my ota. I'm not sure how the weight of the newer tubes compares to the old blue skywatcher ones? A&E is fun, but draining and the chance of being on duty at night or very early in the morning is high, so i can see why work alone would render astronomy a poor choice of hobby. Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Would that be a fixed tube or a flextube version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 It's the solid tube version that she's selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Felix, your mount could easily take it, but would just be even bigger to lug around and more susceptible to the effects of wind; always a problem when mike is around. That old newt i bought is a 10" and my mount loves it; you are welcome to come and see how yours copes with my ota. I'm not sure how the weight of the newer tubes compares to the old blue skywatcher ones? A&E is fun, but draining and the chance of being on duty at night or very early in the morning is high, so i can see why work alone would render astronomy a poor choice of hobby. Jd Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hey Kim yes it's a solid tube. I've put it on eBay now at £450 but would sell it to someone on here for £425 if they got in before a bid. I'm selling as I'm am going for another qualification, plus I have 4 year old twins, plus my dad who lives with us has just been diagnosed with dementia and is rapidly getting worse and my mum is suffering from her COPD a lot lately so I'm caring for her too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Awww - you've got a lot on your plate Nikki - and family life comes first. Astronomy will be here as long as the stars are - so you can always come back to it when you have the time. Hope things work out for you, and good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I've still got my bins and when things have settled down will look at buying again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I've put this down to £400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 You could also try "Astro Buy Sell" website Nikki. It's used by a much wider audience and might sell quicker without having to keep reducing the price: http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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