The market, in plain EnglishSkynocular Recommendation
The used market shows plenty of listings (16 across 1 source). The used median is $40, compared to a retail price of $75.
Skynocular's recommendation: a used unit saves only about $35 over new — buy new for the warranty and peace of mind.
Verdict
Buy new
Typical wait for the right listing
1–2 weeks
Confidence
Medium
Market conditionsSkynocular
Market health
How healthy the used market is for this scope right now — inventory, sellers, pricing and selection, scored together.
87/ 100
Healthy market
16 listings across 1 source
15 listings from highly trusted sellers
Used prices are well below retail
Most listings are local pickup
Several sellers note cosmetic wear — check photos
Slow-movingListings for this typically leave the market in about 32 days.Based on 5 past listings for this model. Turnover, not confirmed sales — a listing leaving the market may have sold or been delisted.
What the data shows
Market insights
Availability
16 listings
16 used listings available across 1 source.
Typical savings
$35 off new
Buying used typically saves around $35 versus retail.
Buying recommendation
Buy new
Used savings are too small to offset the trade-offs — buy new.
Over time
Price history
Median
$40
Change
−2% over 5 weeks
Range
$40 – $41
$41$40
Sep 12Sep 19Sep 26Oct 2Oct 9Oct 16
35 daily observations · 5 weeks
Today's marketSkynocular Recommendation
Today's best opportunities
Best Overall
★★★★★
$31eBay
Used
The strongest all-round listing on the market today — a highly trusted seller, priced right at the market median.
Ranked on price, seller reputation, match and completeness — the data we can read. We can’t judge cosmetic condition or wear, so always check the seller’s photos before you buy.
Showing 16 of 16 used listings · value, risk and confidence scored against today's asking market
Go deeperExternal · not ours
Also check the community boards
The deepest used market for serious gear is on the astronomy forums, not the big marketplaces. They need a free login and we can't show their live prices here, but they're high-density and highly respected. These links run a live search there for this exact item.
Skynocular isn’t affiliated with these boards and earns nothing from these links. Prices there are asking prices, often negotiable, and usually shipped or local-pickup between hobbyists.