Actually I have sold some stuff on Astromart in the past, and there are often good things there.  I know this hobby works better via mail order due to the limited number of customers.  Right now I'm trying to get something for a trip next week; it's probably too late without paying exhorbitant shipping charges.  I had the benefit (or curse) of previously living just minutes from two of the largest stores. I'm not sure if I'll get a real refractor or something cheap like the ST80.  I want something lightweight, and most of the good ones are pretty hefty (for a lightweight tripod).  I was surprised Clark didn't have any ST80s; lots of dobs though. ________________________________ From: Rob Ratkowski Photography <ratkwski@hawaii.rr.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:27:02 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Telescope dealers It's not in SLC but have you tried AstroMart  ( http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/  )???  I have had great success buying and selling astro items at reasonable prices  just check the 'Refractor' section of the classifieds Aloha Rob _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com

Great to know, thanks! No, the person I spoke with didn't know much about telescopes. I think he said that was the only Inkley's that had telescopes on display, so that makes sense. I'll stop by again or call. I think the nearest full dealer is Teton Telescopes. They're right on my way to Yellowstone next week. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Kim Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:10 PM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Telescope dealers I know you said that you tried Inkley's on State Street, but did you speak directly with Bill Cowles? Bill is a SLAS member, runs the astronomy department, and can probably give you as good a price as you're likely to get anywhere but ebay or astromart. Bill had surgery recently and may not be in until next week, but give them a try anyway. Kim

-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy- bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Craig Smith Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:48 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Telescope dealers

Actually I have sold some stuff on Astromart in the past, and there are often good things there.  I know this hobby works better via mail order due to the limited number of customers.  Right now I'm trying to get something for a trip next week; it's probably too late without paying exhorbitant shipping charges.  I had the benefit (or curse) of previously living just minutes from two of the largest stores.

I'm not sure if I'll get a real refractor or something cheap like the ST80.  I want something lightweight, and most of the good ones are pretty hefty (for a lightweight tripod).  I was surprised Clark didn't have any ST80s; lots of dobs though.

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