Anybody recommend a telescope that won’t cost a planet?

@Magicpole did you buy a telescope?

Do telescopes deteriorate over time, do they hold their value?
I wondered if a second hand telescope would be a decent option?
 
@Magicpole did you buy a telescope?

Do telescopes deteriorate over time, do they hold their value?
I wondered if a second hand telescope would be a decent option?
I doubt you will get a reply from @Magicpole. He upped his kilts and flounced off in a huff some time ago.
 
Depends what it’s for, if its astronomy you’ll need to decide on refractor or reflector, then on type of mount.
https://www.space.com/31229-best-beginner-telescopes.html

It seems when I check on eBay that there are the following types
Refractor
Reflector
Catadioptric
Newtonian
Digital Telescope
For an absolute beginner, what is the difference and which should definitely be omitted from search? Is there like best to worst on types or is it mostly dependent on what you want to see and if you want to take photos?

Are you still doing this hobby?
 
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Getting back on topic....

Depends on your budget but I bought a version of the one in the link below a couple of years ago and it gives good results but you need to know what you are doing with processing images if you are interested in that sort of thing. There are cheaper and more expensive versions as well.


A couple of examples that I have taken with it:
 

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Getting back on topic....

Depends on your budget but I bought a version of the one in the link below a couple of years ago and it gives good results but you need to know what you are doing with processing images if you are interested in that sort of thing. There are cheaper and more expensive versions as well.


A couple of examples that I have taken with it:
All very well and good, but can you post some examples of your neighbours wife undressing just to see what the resolution is like at close range please?
 

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