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Posts Made By: Randy Roy

April 9, 2011 04:14 PM Forum: Refractors

Tough Decision - Keep FS128 or SV115-APO?

Posted By Randy Roy
I would just add that I keep my SV115 on a DM-4 mount and it the perfect alt-az mount for the 4.5" triplet Apo. They are pricey, but way more stable than the Gibraltar 5.

August 2, 2011 03:39 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Americans who won't ship equipment outside U.S.

Posted By Randy Roy
I'm one of those who usually adds "CONUS only" to my ads (though I never refuse to ship to Alaska/Hawaii). About half of International buyers ask and expect us to falsify customs documentation by listing the item as a "Gift" or at a much lower price than it sold for. When I tell the buyer I will not falsify customs documentation they often get angry or give me the long, sad story of how unfair it is to live in a nation with unfair taxes, etc. A few have even begged.

It's not worth it, though I do make exceptions with those I have interacted with on the Internet and pretty much anyone in Canada as long as they know I don't falsify paperwork.

November 29, 2004 05:25 PM Forum: Polls

AstroMart should...

Posted By Randy Roy
I (and others) have been known to sell stuff cheap simply because someone needed it. These are the things that are not worth the effort of selling, packing and shipping. Sometimes we all do this simply by responding to ads, because someone needs that rare motor cover or adapter, or what-have-you. If I had to pay to sell it, I probably wouldn't bother.

That is only to say, that I personally prefer a subscription payment. I've been a supporter continuously for a few years now so that fits my requirements quite well.

Randy

September 13, 2005 12:48 AM Forum: Polls

ATWB buying and selling used on AstroMart

Posted By Randy Roy
Herb,

I am ok with it. I would actually like to see any references to it being free go away and would in fact like to see fee based buying and selling. I know the history and all, but I do not feel you are under any obligation whatsoever to provide a "free" service that benefits freeloaders who turn around and bite the hand that feeds them. I have been a consistent supporter from the start and when people complain about the service they are getting for free I feel they are attacking not only Astromart, but those who support Astromart.

Randy

September 13, 2005 03:14 AM Forum: Polls

ATWB buying and selling used on AstroMart

Posted By Randy Roy
The same way we went from "ATWB buying and selling used on Astromart" to "I love my pie hole."

Randy smile

July 13, 2008 07:47 PM Forum: Polls

You have to choose one for your backyard to help in the energy crisis

Posted By Randy Roy
I choose solar power. It is would be far less intrusive for observing than the other options. For "your" backyard, I'd go with nuclear!


July 15, 2008 12:16 AM Forum: Polls

You have to choose one for your backyard to help in the energy crisis

Posted By Randy Roy
I agree. Al Gore should have to move to Three Mile Island. smile

September 15, 2009 01:45 AM Forum: Polls

Glenn Beck

Posted By Randy Roy
Well, I would agree with many posting on this, but only if you include guys like Olberman, Matthews Cooper and pretty much all of the MSM. If anyone has a hero in either news or opinion, odds are you are not one to think for yourself. My guess is many of the posters who think Beck is stupid, ignorant or a liar also think Olbermann or Matthews, or Cooper is a brilliant straight shooter.

The media takes extreme positions on both sides and we fall for it by choosing sides when most/many of us have values that are represented by no one in the media. And don't get me started on politicians. I only see two types, corrupt and divisive or those who will soon be.

Hate Beck, but do not idolize anyone or you are part of the problem.


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