Re: Crappy Tasco 4.5" reflector needs an upgrade, generic motorizedmounting system?
From: matt (mariusrf_at_bellsouth.net)
Date: 07/18/04
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Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 22:13:35 -0400
if you deduct the price of an autostar handbox off the $242, which is a
separate and very sellable item , then you get a GOTO lxd55 mount with
tripod , shipping and 1 year warranty for $150 . I'm not surprised that
they're all going *fast* .
rgds,
matt tudor
dean wrote in message <40F9C1A1.9090704@npsams.mindspring.com>...
>
>
>Jon Isaacs wrote:
>>
>> If the LXD-55 is truly a reliable mount with those upgrades then it is
>> something to consider. Over the last year I read many threads here and on
>> Astromart about a variety of troubles with the LXD-55, seems like there
were a
>> great variety of troubles, things like bad machining, porous castings,
the sort
>> of things that a kit cannot fix.
>>
>> But even then, I guess at $250 it could be a nice deal.
>>
>> jon
>
>And, what made the case for me, is that if there are "unfixable"
>problems with a refurb, the warranty is there to take care of it. I
>doubt i'd have taken a chance on it without that 1 year warranty.
>
>Dean
>
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