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Started by vct, 03/24/2010 06:24PM
Posted 03/24/2010 06:24PM Opening Post
I was scanning around the Astromart classifieds when I came across a scope.
I opened the ad and is was a scope very similar to one I owned a short time ago and possibly even the same one.
I dont want to give too much info at this time.
Anyway the photo of the front corrector lens showed back to the primary mirror and what appeared to be (2) finger print smudges on the primary.
I asked the seller If those were finger prints.
No response.
Then I went back and checked the ad and the photo was darkened, so it was harder to see.
He then sent me an e-mail stating he didnt know what I was talking about.
Now there is a new photo of the front of the scope on an angle so you cant see the primary mirror.
Not sure what to do at this time.
This to me goes beyond be buying or wanting the scope.
I dont want to see anyone else buy a scope without
the seller disclosing this but I cant be sure because now the photo has been changed.
It sure looked like fingerprint smudges but I cant be 100%
If I am wrong I 100% apologize.
What to do?
Posted 03/24/2010 08:34PM #1
Obviously an SCT, but you could ID it more completely, e.g., mfgr and size. Howewver, there may be others like it offered by "innocent" sellers, so consider giving the ad number. Maybe Herb can advise on this.
Bob