Dear List Members: I apologize, upfront, if this message goes beyond the bounds of what is normally permissible! Due to circumstances beyond my control I find myself in the unfortunate position of having to sell some very special, brand new equipment. As I live in AZ (in Surprise in the West Valley), the potential for savings on shipping alone might be substantial for anyone interested. I have a new (still sealed in it¹s plastic wrap and unopened) and pristine and distinctive ³classic² silver & white cnc-tubed TMB 203 F/9 apo OTA with 4 inch focuser from Markus Ludes/APM. All international shipping and customs and state taxes have already been paid. It comes with all standard equipment as supplied by Markus the Finder scope and the set of magnetic weights to attach to the OTA. In addition, this scope comes with a new custom made Scopeguard Case for the OTA made from optional, extra cost Gray Flight Panel Light Weight Polypropylene board and, on the inside, special optional, extra cost closed cell interior Ethafoam, along with removable corner casters on all four corners. As Markus has pointed out, the only way to obtain one of these OTA¹s now is by special order at extra expense and wait. Well, I have one no waiting, no special ordering, no extra costs, no international shipping, no import duties or taxes, and at a very special price! I also have available a brand new Parallax Instruments HD 150C GTO GEM Mount, still in it¹s original 6 shipping boxes including three (3) 33 lb. machined counterweights and a polar scope with illuminator. This very hefty, beautiful and accurate mount is described in detail at the Parallax website: http://www.parallaxinstruments.com/mount.htm If you are interested in either or both items, please email me off List. Many thanks, Norm nlr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.