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by Hardwarezone
Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Revolutionary New Product from First Light Optics!
Replies: 2
Views: 12311

Re: Revolutionary New Product from First Light Optics!

It is an April Fools joke.
by Hardwarezone
Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Celestron #52268 C90 maksutov OTA - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 4887

Re: WTS: Celestron #52268 C90 maksutov OTA - with contrast m

Mirror condition

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Corrector plate dust condition , paint chips marked 1 2

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by Hardwarezone
Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Celestron #52268 C90 maksutov OTA - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 4887

Re: WTS: Celestron #52268 C90 maksutov OTA - with contrast m

Thanks Gary for the thumbs up.

This scope is still looking for new owner.
If you need finderscope or eyepieces, no problem I can buy it for you but there is some waiting time.
by Hardwarezone
Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Celestron #52268 C90 maksutov OTA - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 4887

WTS: Celestron #52268 C90 maksutov OTA - SOLD

http://i.imgur.com/7ULqB5F.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KfJ98qG.jpg http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/sport-optics/spotting-scopes/c90-mak-spotting-scope Celestron #52268 C90 maksutov I made a DIY nylon flock roll to insert into the 16mm baffle tube for improving contrast. The effect is very noticeabl...
by Hardwarezone
Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Buy telescope for beginner
Replies: 4
Views: 5603

Re: Buy telescope for beginner

1) around how much do you intend to spend ?

2) do you like solar system objects or other further away objects ?

3) where do you intend to observe - window , near your home or further away ?

4) will you pay more for convenience or rather DIY ?
by Hardwarezone
Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : VSPad Eyepieces Barlows Zoom Skywatcher OTA -New&Cheap
Replies: 3
Views: 3710

Re: WTS : VSPad Eyepieces Barlows Zoom Skywatcher OTA -New&C

Added 3 more items.

*Reminder*
Minimum quantity for accessories is 4 , any combo , 2 eyepieces + 1 set of VS pads + barlow
I don't keep ready stock or order 1 item at a time.
It is better that you combine order with your friend.
by Hardwarezone
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB : Budget Telescope
Replies: 9
Views: 4809

Re: WTB : Budget Telescope

another setup to consider, go amazon.co.uk search travelscope 70 click the gbp 49.96 set go through account setup and CC payment option , select pay in GBP not singapore dollars deduct VAT and add shipping cost will be GBP 72.99 or SGD 158.30 20mm more aperture than powerseeker 50 for $50 more 1.25&...
by Hardwarezone
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Help getting a Starter Scope
Replies: 34
Views: 30807

Re: Help getting a Starter Scope

1) amazon free shipping to SG have weight and size restriction. This item surpassed the limit.

2) it is only for item sold by amazon, not 3rd party (Orion) . Amazon's price is USD 3 higher + USD 52 shipping
by Hardwarezone
Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Help getting a Starter Scope
Replies: 34
Views: 30807

Re: Help getting a Starter Scope

To get "reasonable" overseas shipping cost you need to compare across nearly 10 different USA website to find the lowest S/H that isn't 3-5 days fedex/ups/dhl courier and without export restriction. Example [Orion short-tube 80] MSRP USD 119.90 at telescopes.net the shipping cost is USD 55...