You didn't pass on the specifics of your problem, but if I was you, and I had
gotten a pretty good deal on the 152ED (By the way....it should have been on a
LXD750 not a 650, 650 can't handle the weight, maybe you made a typo), and it
was nice optically, I would definitly think about getting any problems with the
mount fixed, especially if the guy was going to pay for it or at least maybe
give you some of your money back. There is no magic with this mount and nothing
on it that can't be fixed assuming that the housing hadn't been smashed. I have
had my Dec. shaft and gear, RA shaft and Gear and both motors replaced on mine,
plus the motherboard has been now upgraded for the second time to the latest
verion. It works like a charm and is a great mount.

As far as a checlklist goes, it's just like buying a corvette, an experienced
corvette owner knows what to look for and doesn't need a checklist, others
could use a checklist and never know what they are actually looking for.

m.

Don Holcombe wrote:

> Barry
> This is a really good topic that I'm sure Doc or someone well versed in the
> LX200 series can give you some ideas to put to use. I can caution you,
> don't get caught up in the moment of purchasing, keep your wits about you.
>
> I say this from experience having driven 300 miles to get a Meade 152ED and
> LXD650, initial inspection revealed no problems but upon a closer inspection
> upon arriving home I discovered the instrument have severe problems, not
> optically, but other items that constitute a long, ugly story. Needless to
> say I was one sick guy, out several thousand dollars.
>
> Luckily I was dealing with "an Officer and a Gentleman" USN (ret) and upon
> calling him he offered to have Meade repair the telescope or a refund.
> Knowing of some of the horror stories of Meade repair I opted for the
> refund. I might add the owner was unaware of the problems with that monster
> of a telescope.
>
> Make sure you put it through all of it's paces and pick the MAPUG clean for
> ideas.
>
> Regards,
> Don Holcombe
> Katy, TX
> http://www.flash.net/~donholco/index.html
>
> Luckily
> -----Original Message-----
> Date: Monday, November 30, 1998 8:02 PM
> Subject: [M]: Used Scope Checklist???
>
> >I have begun to give consideration to buying a used 10" LX200. Having
> never owned one, (seem quite a few recently at the Enchanted Skies Party in
> New Mexico) and have been following the digest daily list for several
> months, I began to wonder if there are any good checklists a newbie buyer
> could use when 1) communicating with the perspective buyer by e-m or phone
> and 2) while seeing the scope operate prior to final sale. (Obviously, the
> seller would have to be truthful initially for any question asked to be
> meaningful.) Doc, Rob, etc., does this sound like a reasonable product that
> could be posted in

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