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17 years 1 month ago #54122 by jhoare
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One disadvantage of buying used items online is that you don't have the opportunity to try or inspect items before buying them. I've been wondering whether we could organise a 'car boot sale', either in conjuction with one of the regular events such as Whirlpool or as a separate event?

Any thoughts?

John

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17 years 1 month ago #54123 by Seanie_Morris
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I'm always looking for a car boot sale to get rid of good but unwanted items, in general. Are you suggesting an astronomical car boot sale at one of the star parties then John?

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17 years 1 month ago #54127 by johnomahony
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This is a good idea. I for example, have lots of perfectly good bits and pieces that I don't use anymore due to upgrades (diagonals, plossl eyepieces, finders, LPR filters etc..) I am sure many others are in the same situation. This would be a great way to sell or exchange items.

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17 years 1 month ago #54128 by michaeloconnell
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Star parties generally do have people sell and exchange items. John Flannery and Terry Moesely have often sold books at these events and I can remember other people selling second-hand telescopes, eyepieces etc. My advice would be just to ask someone in the star party committee nicely and chances are they'll try and look after you with a table to sell your wares.

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17 years 1 month ago #54134 by Matthew C
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HI guys! I think this is a brilliant idea! Id love to buy some used equipment from someone i know i can trust! Im sure we could arrange a car boot sale for the Galway Astro Fest! That sound good?

Im sure all of us have lots that we could sell! I have a telescope that i could sell and id love to pick up some filters and EPs!

Sorted! SO a Car Booty at GAC astrofest!

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And the end of all our exploring
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And know the place for the first time. . . .
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17 years 1 month ago #54142 by michaeloconnell
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Assuming it's limited to astrogear I presume? Not sure how many people would want to buy old vases, broken plates, scratched vinyl records etc :)

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