[SJAAboard] Thoughts on requirements for scopes larger than 10"

[Mark Wagner]

On Wed, May 14, 2008 9:37 pm, Craig Scull wrote:
>>  This gets back to the purpose of the loaner program.
>
> It's obvious that we think the loaner program is used to make a pre-purchase decision, but is that
> what people really do? Can anyone think of a loanee who purchased a telescope as a result of
> experience that came from the loaner program?

Me.

I tried Dobs and an SCT from the SJAA loaner program.  My preference as obvious from those
experiences.

I bought a 10" Coulter...

I think this, and going to star parties, is invaluable for people who want to check out equipment
before buying.