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How much for a CPC 11" with accessories and JMI ha

Started by Roo, 07/12/2008 05:49AM
Posted 07/12/2008 05:49AM Opening Post
What is a reasonable price to ask for a barely (10 times in 2 years) used Celestron CPC 11" with JMI hardcase and heavy duty tripod. I'm seriously considering selling but I don't know a price that would likely sell it without ripping me off.

Roo
Posted 07/13/2008 02:17AM #1
Depends a great deal on whether or not you were able to rectify the loose parts issue you brought up two days ago!
George T'man
Posted 07/13/2008 03:59PM | Edited 07/13/2008 04:01PM #2
Roo,

You should not have to be too concerned about moving a fairly priced SCT as long as you are willing to export to European countries w/ payment via bank-to-bank transfer. The money exchange rate is such that European buyers have a distinct advantage and are willing to pay a decent price for good equipment, including UPS air fare and import taxes. Two SCT's I sold went to France and England when there were no takers in the U.S. I'm talking a Nexstar 11 and a C-14.

The other option you should consider is selling all items piecemeal. Sell scope, accessories, & carrying case separately on AM. You can expect better prices on individual sales than through a package deal. Example: I recently advertised a complete package C-80 refractor w/ finder, EQ-1 mount, rings, and diagonal. There were no takers. When I broke it up into individual components all items sold very quickly. Many folks don't want a complete package because they already have certain items and don't wish to bother with selling the items they have no need for.

My two cents.

Jim D.