Astromart

March 3, 2010 12:31 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Why I do/don't support Astromart

Jon Isaacs said:

I went on a three day vacation, even got in a little stargazing, and came back to a couple of large threads too overwhelming to read. Some of you choose to support Astromart, some don't.

It seems like rather than arguing and fighting about it, maybe if people just shared their own individual reasons for why they either do or don't support astromart, more communication on all sides could be possible.

The reasons I support Astromart are pretty simple:

-Astromart asks users to support it, I am user.

-I enjoy window shopping the equipment, I save money buying stuff. I am typically cheaper than the next guy but I have to somehow say thanks to the people to make this possible.

-I learn a lot from the wonderful, knowledgeable Astromarters. Roland and Rod... where else can I converse with Kim Colter about 40 inch Dobs?

-I enjoy the community. For me, astronomy is a not a social experience, it's solitary, contemplative experience.

That's my two cents...

Jon

I have no problems doing red level support even when i don't buy or sell much. Seems i come and go when buying and selling, a few months nothing then a few months i'm kinda active. I love AM and it is the only way to go in my book when it comes to fidning what i need and being a very safe site to buy from. I think Herb has done more than enough for us astro guys over the years.

This is Herbs ship and he can do whatever he likes. Whatever the outcome be it one time a year fee or pay per ad i am fine with it.

Chas

March 6, 2010 03:16 PM Forum: Refractors

So many Astro-Physics Refractors for sale..

Posted By Charles Peterson

Seems alot of people are hurting for money and AP scopes seem to be a money maker when selling them. I would never pay the high prices people ask for AP scopes.

Not knocking AP as i know full well there is no better refractor being made and Roland will do whatever it takes to make anything right if need be. I got lucky back in the late 90's and picked up a 6" F/9 AP for under $1800. I don't image so a Newt works better for my needs.

Chas

May 3, 2010 09:34 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Meade lxd-650 mount

Posted By Charles Peterson

victor truglio said:

Does anyone have any experience with this mount and would they recommend buying a used one in excellent condition.
I am told the mount is (5) years old, but have also been told it would be very difficult to get repaired, if need be.

I had one back in 1997 and had alot of trouble with it. The computer would do funny things and the scope would hit the tripod. There is no way i would touch one now days.

Chas

July 31, 2010 11:21 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Prospect of the sale of Astromart

Posted By Charles Peterson

I hope AM stays under Herbs rule as he has done a great job running the site. In a way i would love to buy it and run it, but don't have a clue what the site is worth and i'm sure it's more than a full time job running such a site.

Chas

November 2, 2010 10:36 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

How much is my Nexstar 9.25 GPS and Gear worth?

Posted By Charles Peterson

I would have no problem paying around $1200 if it were local in my area.

Chas

November 4, 2010 10:23 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

No enforcement it seems

Posted By Charles Peterson

Andy Khula said:

TERMS OF SERVICE
15. PROHIBITIONS.
(h) Any item/s that are placed on any other site for sale at the same time it is offered on AstroMartâ„¢.
Seems that this clause in the tos is routinely trampled on.
cn runs the same ads, same item, same pics.
Best advice is always buy thru Astromart.
I bought an item on cn and got lied to and cheated by a respected
cn user. Never got all my $ back. He's here on Amart too but I can't rate him.
Never again. Got what I deserved.

I would think Herb has his hands full keeping this site in order and would never have the time to check every ad for a double on all the other sites.

Chas

December 24, 2010 06:43 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ