Posts Made By: Scott Bauman

April 28, 2009 09:39 PM Forum: Meade

LX200 spare parts

Posted By Scott Bauman

I recently purchased a LX200 10" and would like to get some spare parts. Does anyone know where to buy them?
In particular the DEC and RA motor assemblies along with a spare front panel.

Thanks-Scott

June 15, 2009 08:44 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

What to do when a deal falls apart after payment

Posted By Scott Bauman

I bought a Meade service kit (astromart ad # 629347) and paid for it quickly. The person sent an invalid US Postal Service tracking number LJ699680240US on June 8. I have not been able to get in touch with the seller since and have not recieved the product.

If this package doesn't arrive it will be the first bad internet transaction I have had in 12 years of buying and selling over the net! Unfortunately I do not know how to proceed if this deal goes wrong. Can someone point me in the right direction.

I paid by credit card through PayPal.

Thanks-Scott

June 25, 2009 01:16 AM Forum: Meade

Meade LX200 Classic sparks

Posted By Scott Bauman

What just happened to my scope. I had everthing plugged in and ready to go. I turned on the power and there was a loud Poof and a spark coming from under the front cover. When I pulled the cover off thinking it was a burned fuse I found one of the small yellow "resisters?" was burned. The picture I attached show me pointing to the offending part with a probe.

Did I just lose my scope for good? Any idea what just happened?

I feel like I am going to throw up. Telescopes don't seem to be my things.
Scott