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Recession and this hobby
Should I be selling my equipment and buying a dob now that we are
facing a massive looming recession? Starliner, Cave, Coulter and Unitron all died in the last recession ... who will be the casualty this time? |
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Why??? If the recession doesn't happen then you've lost your fun. Even if
there is one, selling your stuff just robs you of the fun of using it. As far as I am concerned, stuff like telescopes are heirlooms that ought to be in the family forever so that all can enjoy the stuff. BTW, is it really a recession if you don't join in it? -- Why do penguins walk so far to get to their nesting grounds? |
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Mean Mr Mustard wrote:
Should I be selling my equipment and buying a dob now that we are facing a massive looming recession? What proof do you have that a recession is imminent? I presume that you already own it free and clear, so selling it for a dob may result in a profit, but are you sure you'll need the extra cash? A recession shouldn't make a difference unless you suffer personally. Starliner, Cave, Coulter and Unitron all died in the last recession ... who will be the casualty this time? I was the ad guy at Astronomy magazine and can tell you for a fact that Cave and Coulter did not go under because of a recession. Bob |
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Bob Schmall wrote:
Mean Mr Mustard wrote: Should I be selling my equipment and buying a dob now that we are facing a massive looming recession? What proof do you have that a recession is imminent? What *proof* does anyone ever have, before the fact? Economic indicators show a recession is a distinct possibility--what else can be asked for? |
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Anonymous AtWork wrote:
Bob Schmall wrote: Mean Mr Mustard wrote: Should I be selling my equipment and buying a dob now that we are facing a massive looming recession? What proof do you have that a recession is imminent? What *proof* does anyone ever have, before the fact? Economic indicators show a recession is a distinct possibility--what else can be asked for? I typed that in a hurry and in rereading it I felt that the wording of my response may have seemed harsh. I meant to suggest that no one can predict a recession with certainty, but whether it arrives or not Mr. M already owns his equipment so it will not cost him anything other than slight operational expenses. Selling it and buying a dob may provide him with some cash, but unless he needs the cash for expenses during the hypothetical recession there is no reason to get rid of his present equipment. Bob |
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I Don't know about a recession, but I think there will be more used big
dobs on the market for two reasons: 1. Gas prices will make it too expensive to drive out with the 25 inch monster every time you want to use it, and , 2. A lot of folks are getting older and just don't want to handle anything that big any more. The other things that could happen is a big push for trailer mounted big dobs that should take care of item 2 to a certain extent and people down sizing upon retirement to a condo and buying a spot out in the country to house the big dob or EQ mounted high quality set up. Mean Mr Mustard wrote: Should I be selling my equipment and buying a dob now that we are facing a massive looming recession? Starliner, Cave, Coulter and Unitron all died in the last recession ... who will be the casualty this time? |
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Yes, right away and then stock up on condoms because you're ****ed if
the Democrats get Congress back. |
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Liberals_are_sub-human wrote: Yes, right away and then stock up on condoms because you're ****ed if the Democrats get Congress back. That's Right! Republicans don't use condoms! |
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John Kulczycki wrote:
Liberals_are_sub-human wrote: Yes, right away and then stock up on condoms because you're ****ed if the Democrats get Congress back. That's Right! Republicans don't use condoms! Or Catholics! http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...85385040727366 (Monty Python vid. Guess which one.) Shawn |
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John Kulczycki wrote:
I Don't know about a recession, but I think there will be more used big dobs on the market for two reasons: 1. ~ 2. A lot of folks are getting older... Whoa!! Stop right there! Can you put me in touch with a few of those people who are /not/ getting older so that I can learn their secret? Thanks! Davoud -- usenet *at* davidillig dawt com |
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