This past year, in the KSL classifieds, I got a Criterion RV-6 Dynascope in immaculate condition, with eyepieces, for $125. I got a 4" Dynascope from 1960 for $50. And a Criterion Dynamax 8 SCT, complete in perfect condition, with eyepieces, drive corrector, and some rare accessories, for $300. Rich Tenney got a modern 90mm refractor on equatorial mount for $50. All of them on the Wasatch Front, no shipping charges. The bargains are out there to find locally, folks. Brent's pawn shop suggestion is a good one. I've found binoculars and cameras at pawn shops for pennies on the dollar. On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 9:32 AM, Brent Watson via Utah-Astronomy < utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
The ring in binos? Hmmm. I have been successful buying used telescopes at pawn shops. I got a 10" meade dob for $95.00. Perhaps someone who knows telescopes could watch a couple of pawn shops.