Posts Made By: Greg Webster

ken_owen333 sent me one of those famous e-mails saying I would receive a check for $6000 for my scope. Then all I would have to do is cash it and send the difference to the UK. Nice try jerk.

I recently purchased a used 127mm (5") ED scope. I also have done a lot of work, on the internet, and on the scope. Here's what I have found. If you plan on buying a used scope you probably won't want to deal with Meade unless you have no mechanical skills at all. I have heard that if you have a problem with the scope (and you most likely will) you must ship the scope to them, paying freight both ways and whatever labor fee they charge, and you need to be prepaired to be without the scope for a few weeks at best. When you receive the scope back, after being shipped on UPS ground, you may find that the scope is no better or maybe even worse. These scopes are extremely sensitive and the collimation and lens centering needs to be exact. I spent 2 weeks adjusting, testing, readjusting, being disappointed...you get the picture. But now that I'm used to the scope and the fine adjustments that must be made, I totally love it! These are a great deal! but you must be patient with them and not give up. And if you buy a new scope I would suggest getting it from a dealer you can drive to, rather than mail order, again, due to the need to possibly bring it back if adjustment is needed. I hope I have not discouraged you, but if you're not prepaired for the negative possibilities of this scope it will be a horrible experience. Of coarse you may get a scope that is dead on perfect and you may think I'm totally crazy. Hope this helps.

Greg

There was one time that I received a question from a potential buyer and I sent him a response and he never wrote back. A month later I received an email from AstroMart System Administrator (automated response) saying that my email was never delivered. I'm sure that guy was wondering what was up also. The email service here does get messed up sometimes. Then again there are those that will not reply for whatever reason. Some sell their stuff and never write sold on the ad and choose not to respond to anyone afterwards. Check their rating under user profiles to see if anyone else has had a problem with them. I consider myself an honest seller/buyer but some people here have gotten really upset with me when they don't take first prioriety over everyone else.