This guide is aimed at the beginner who is looking to buy his or her first telescope. I'm assuming you know little about telescopes. My mission is to give you as much information as I can as quickly as I can...
First Things First This guide is not going to be a long extensive look at what a telsecope is, and what you can see. It's just a buying guide - You should always do your own research before attempting to buy a...
Buying your first telescope can be a terrible experience. There are so many out there. And so different. And all these numbers. Want to know what to look for and avoid buying the marketing humbug instead of...
Telescopes 101 -- from TaxiMarket eBay's #1 Telescope Dealer Buying a telescope is easy! Especially when you have help. If you want to learn a little about telescopes and space, this "Telescopes 101" guide...
Here's a quick guide on "red flags" to look for in fraud auctions (typically the higher priced auctions). It's fairly easy to detect these frauds and report them to Ebay if you know some simple things to watch...
I came across this same scam last night. This seller listed the same telescope for opening bid of $1.00. In his description, in several places, he printed, "do not contact me through the ebay email. I will...
THE EDMUND ASTROSCAN 2001 The ORIGINAL Edmund Scientific Astroscan (first called Astroscan 2001) was an inexpensive, high-performance telescope that is easy-to-use, maintenance-free and completely...
There are six no-nonsense, tell it as it is INTENTIONALLY HUMEROUS (IN PLACES)comprehensive Guides for buying astronomical telescopes on ebay. Together, these Guides will give you an almost entire...
Buying telescope accessories and other optics on Ebay can be a great way to get excellent equipment at low prices. But beware of listings that have all the "look and feel" of a USA seller when in fact they...
LOMO Little Mak Maksutov Reflecting Telescope - 5 STARS The Maksutov-Gregorian Optical Design Unlike most monoculars, this one is not a refractor, but a Maksutov Gregorian reflector! In the Maksutov-Gregorian...