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Posts Made By: Greg Shaffer

May 17, 2018 02:49 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Before I could block forums from showing up is that still possible. Thanks

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Craig Campanelli
Before I could block forums from showing up is that still possible. Thanks

Not yet I don't think but I do recall them saying that feature will be added back.....

May 17, 2018 08:41 AM Forum: How to make AstroMart BETTER!! My idea is.....

Forum Replies

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Keith Fredrickson
When you hit reply to a forum post on the old site you saw the post you were replying to. Not on the new site and I'm old with fading memories.;^)

I also miss that you can't delete or re-list a classified after you marked it sold.

Keith

Use quoted reply instead..... I actually like that deleting sold ads is no longer valid for a number of reasons.

May 21, 2018 01:07 PM Forum: A Day in the Life of the Administrator

Ad email notifications delayed depending on support level?

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Joshua Hufford
I'm a purple level supporter, I've noticed that the emails I receive are delayed from when the ad is posted. I seem to recall someone saying that the emails that are sent out are delayed a certain amount, and that amount varies depending on your support level. I searched around on the site but could not find this stated anywhere. Can anyone confirm this? 

Thanks. 

That was the case for several years before the software upgrade.....have not seen any indication that it has changed other than perhaps it took a while to implement under the new software if anything.

May 24, 2018 04:31 AM Forum: How to make AstroMart BETTER!! My idea is.....

Now we start making it cool.........

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Where is the LIKE button??? lol

May 24, 2018 11:15 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

New format needs work.

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Hi Joseph

There is a default setting for the time period of the ads that are displayed when you click on a category (I believe there is an option in your account settings to set that default)......There is also an option at the top of the page as well when looking at a category that says "display ads from the last......" with options you may choose. Using your Richey Creighton category example when I view it there are 5 ads shown. If I choose "from the last.....year" there are many more than that shown. Bottom line is there likely isn't a bug as you are describing but rather its simply a matter of setting the parameters to display what you want.

Clear Skies!

May 24, 2018 11:21 PM Forum: How to make AstroMart BETTER!! My idea is.....

Reviews content dropped?

Posted By Greg Shaffer
A google search for "taming the wild achromat" revealed your article......so its still there.

https://www.astromart.com/reviews/telescopes/refractors/show/taming-the-wild-8-f6-achromat

If you had bookmarks for your articles there is a good chance all you need do is search and re-save them.

Though perhaps in the transition they were not properly categorized where they should be.....which I am sure can be fixed by the guys working on the site once they know which articles aren't placed properly.

May 26, 2018 02:52 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Still possible to view individual ratings?

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Mark Lancaster
Is it possible to view a seller\buyers *individual* ratings, in addition to the rating average? It used to be available, but I can’t find it on the new site. 

Thanks,
Mark

Hey Mark!! Its been a minute or two lol

It sure is.....I just viewed yours by clicking on your name. You can do the same whether in the forums or the classifieds listings. All the same info is there as was on the previous site.

May 26, 2018 05:18 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Still possible to view individual ratings?

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Mark Lancaster
In other words, I can’t expand the ratings to see individual ratings. 

Life is pretty good.....getting some GOOD use of that 8" refractor!

Hmmm I cant speak to whats up with using a phone.....here is a screen shot of your last 4 received ratings off your profile that I see using a desktop, out of a page full..... Not sure whats up with that 2nd one since you cant view the ad like the others (assuming the guy on the other end didn't delete the ad)

May 26, 2018 11:45 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Classified Ad Not Showing

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Refet Dehari

Hi can please any one help me how so begin posting a add
i can find where to begin posting.thanks 
refet.

Open the classifieds section and look for the following...... If using a phone you may need to scroll a bit to find it.... if using a computer the options shown in the screen capture should be on the left side of the screen.

May 27, 2018 06:34 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Mirrors Wave-Rated

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
I always take interest when someone wave-rates mirrors from different makers and when searching the web, I found a source of note. Alan Rahill runs the clear sky clock which a very valuable source of information of sky conditions in many locations and it turns out he's also a mirror maker as well.
Best he's tested were Nova and Zambuto with the latter at better than 1/10 wave. Swayze at 1/5 wave "with micro-ripples". Galaxy at 1/3 wave. See link:
http://www.lcas-astronomy.org/articles/display.php?filename=quality_of_todays_newtonian_optics&category=general

Thanks for posting that link Rod......I was pleasantly surprised to see what was said about Nova since my 20" f/5 is a Nova from back in the day when Obsession used Nova mirrors. Over the years I had come to the realization that I likely have an exceptionally good one. It star tests as a system very well and on those nights where the moon, planets, stars and atmosphere all seem to align and the mirror fully equalizes, the views and the power it will take seems almost unlimited ie crisp clear views upto 1000x. They don't happen often but when they do the Nova seems to rise to the occasion for some Ohhhh WOW experiences. 

Sadly as I recall from back then Obsession eventually stopped using Nova due to some consistency issues. I don't believe they have offered any mirrors commercially in a few years....just coating.

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