When is the best time to buy a telescope? For many enthusiasts, the ideal answer would be right now. If you’ve got the astronomy bug, then it’s never too soon to join the telescope community and explore the wonders of the sky up close.
But a realistic answer will always factor in cost and availability, so let’s explore how planning and patience can get you a bargain. Unfortunately, telescope prices are on an upward trend due to a variety of factors.
Global supply chains have been under exceptional pressure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, while geopolitical events only tighten the squeeze on what can be shipped, and where.
