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kindred knot Jul 29, 2023, 3:45 PM

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So for future reference what I am wondering is if mirrors from there are generally good quality? (Good enough for AP but I don't need aerospace grade stuff). I find these 130mm alot along with 150mm and 160mm.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMb66eQ
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrZTiqe
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mscUWkK
I don't know if these are deals or too good to be true ripoffs but I'd assume manufacturers get theirs from somewhere if they don't grind in house

plucky lagoon Jul 29, 2023, 4:33 PM

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That they are Parabolic is a good sign... But why by a 150mm Mirror for 150€ if you are able to get used Newtons this size for way less.

kindred knot Jul 29, 2023, 5:41 PM

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Mainly because I don't trust shipping and sellers too much but I will take a look.

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So far not looking that promising.

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I do find it interesting how going from 160mm to 203 is a double in price even if both are parabolic.

plucky lagoon Jul 29, 2023, 6:20 PM

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kindred knot Mainly because I don't trust shipping and sellers too much but I will take a loo...

You don't trust some random People selling, but some Chinese sellers? XD

kindred knot Jul 29, 2023, 6:23 PM

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Yes I trust a company more than some sellers, I've had alot of good experiences with many Chinese products and you tend to get what you pay for, pay for the cheapest crap and you get it, pay more and you will get more.

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Also so far I haven't found what I'm looking for on the used market, found a 9 inch for a couple hundred but the mirrors are 30 years old and have seen better days.

sharp dune Jul 30, 2023, 11:42 PM

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plucky lagoon You don't trust some random People selling, but some Chinese sellers? XD

you racist

dire vigil Jul 31, 2023, 12:04 AM

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Fr, that’s a bit rude ngl

kindred knot Jul 31, 2023, 12:08 AM

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its just way easier to hold a company accountable than it is a random person.

dire vigil Jul 31, 2023, 12:11 AM

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Yeah, I agree with you

sharp dune Jul 31, 2023, 2:38 AM

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some companies be useless tho

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what you gonna do when chinese company ghost you

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cvall the police kekw

kindred knot Jul 31, 2023, 2:52 AM

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Eh if you buy through a marketplace they are good at making sure you don't get screwed as long as you didn't fall for something obvious.

sharp dune Jul 31, 2023, 4:29 AM

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PayPal stuff works fine and favors buyer usually

plucky lagoon Jul 31, 2023, 6:07 AM

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sharp dune you racist

I didn't say that because you can't trust Chinese people, but because there are so much Chinese Sellers, there are also some scammers.

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