Chris stick around this site if you want to buy used equipment or new stuff from sponsors. Heck every now and then why not support Astromart, it's cheaper than the money you lost on Ebay. Pay close attention to the sellers ratings and use a service like Paypal to pay. As a whole the astronomy community is filled with trustworthy people and always willing to help. The women you dealt with probably don't know which end of the telescope to look through. Best of luck and I'm sorry to hear about your Ebay experience. Martin
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