How to look for a good telescope.?

[Peter Curran]

i suppose if you want a new one your not going to get alot for that price, you can go to a local large photographic outlet, and they will probably offer lower priced ones within the range that you require, though the chances are you won't be that satisfied, because they are really hard to point and focus. you could of course check your local freetrade places for a quality second hand one, but then you need to know what your looking at, make sure that you choose a scope aimed at(pardon the pun) astronomy, not nature watching, or looking at aircraft, ships etc.
Another suggesttion i could make is that you google astronomy telescopes, and do a bit of study before you decide which one you want.
just remember don't buy in haste, take your time 'Buy in haste, repent at leisure'
all the best
pete