Would anyone here know where I could purchase a telescope? I know Sears has them, but none I like. Funny as it sounds, its going to be a wedding gift, so i'm looking at $150 or less.
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Buying a telescope
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Miz point
wpg_idiot
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3 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:49 pm
wpg_idiot
contributor
I looked on the Cabela's website, they only had rifle and spotting scopes.
4 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:51 pm
grumpy old man
administrator
Camera shops will have them.
*Song now playing in my head, thanks a lot!*
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles...
*Song now playing in my head, thanks a lot!*
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles...
5 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:56 pm
wpg_idiot
contributor
Found a place.
Side Lines Distribution
4-1329 Niakwa Road E
253-7499
Side Lines Distribution
4-1329 Niakwa Road E
253-7499
6 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:57 pm
Jondo
major-contributor
I also bought one for a wedding gift a few years ago but I can't remember where. What I do remember is that you can't get a good one for under $400.
7 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:58 pm
Miz point
uber-contributor
Is timing an issue? Get a copy of Shutterbug magazine or go to B&H Photos website out of NYC....do some price comparisons.....what you will get here will be overpriced.....or try Ritz Camera in Grand Forks
8 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:59 pm
grumpy old man
administrator
KEEP YOUR PURCHASES IN CANADA...
MizP! For shame.
MizP! For shame.
9 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:08 pm
wpg_idiot
contributor
Yes, I know telescopes are expensive. I had one when I was younger. The most important thing I'm going to look for is the stand. Being able to locate and track a star is going to be more important than just seeing it. I think I'm going to try looking for a good used one.
10 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:17 pm
Miz point
uber-contributor
There are camera shops that advertise in Shutterbug that are located in Toronto (henry's) and Calgary (Olds)....and I will buy where ever I feel like buying GOM 
. I get far superior customer service from B&H and they ship internationally and know the places where i am contacting them from.....
. I get far superior customer service from B&H and they ship internationally and know the places where i am contacting them from.....11 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:31 pm
grumpyrom
major-contributor
You can't get anything resembling a good mount and tripod for $150, let alone an entire telescope. I'd suggest buying a good pair of binoculars if $150 is your budget. I made the mistake of buying a $300 telescope years ago and it was junk. A decent 4" refractor with mount and tripod is going to run you around $600-$800. A bit more for a 6" newtonian and even more for any type of compound scope.
Dont waste your money on a "toy" scope advertising 250x magnification.
Just my 2 cents.
Dont waste your money on a "toy" scope advertising 250x magnification.
Just my 2 cents.
12 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:50 pm
wpg_idiot
contributor
Again, this is a gift, and not for myself. The telescope is probably going to end up being a toy to them anyways, but in order for them to not get frustrated and throw it out (keep them playing with it), I want to make sure they'll be able to use it. If astronomy is something they want to get into, they can build off of it.
13 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:53 pm
grumpy old man
administrator
Miz point wrote:There are camera shops that advertise in Shutterbug that are located in Toronto (henry's) and Calgary (Olds)....and I will buy where ever I feel like buying GOM
NO! You will not only buy Canadian you will buy in Winnipeg.
That is all for now. Go to your room.
14 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:36 pm
Miz point
uber-contributor
Sorry dear....I pwomise to be a good wittle gurl wayter.....now can you spank me? pwease pwease pwease???? 
17 Re: Buying a telescope Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:45 pm
LivingDead
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wpg_idiot wrote:Would anyone here know where I could purchase a telescope? I know Sears has them, but none I like. Funny as it sounds, its going to be a wedding gift, so i'm looking at $150 or less.
Might I suggest you check out this website
Canada-Wide Astronomy
19 Re: Buying a telescope Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:41 am
Guest
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Meet me by the planetarium with some cash and a big truck.
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