Telescope Mounts Price Analysis
Current market data for 2,650 telescope mount listings.
What you'll usually pay
๐ก Used ones cost about 39% more here.
๐ In short easy summary
The best value is found in Eyepiece-Side Adapters and Dovetail mounts, which sit 83% and 67% below the market median respectively. Conversely, Equatorial mounts command a premium at 69% above the median.
๐ Best value for your money
Price by type
Why? Prices range from basic Eyepiece-Side Adapters at 25.17 to complex Equatorial mounts at 252.92.
Price by brand
Why? Costs vary significantly between budget Meade options at 36 and high-end Sky-Watcher mounts at 429.99.
Price by compatible brand
Why? Pricing spans from Meade-compatible mounts at 94.25 to Vixen-compatible options at 247.94.
๐ Some on sale right now
Common questions
What is the median price for a new telescope mount?
The median price for new listings is 122.5.
Which brand of mount is the most expensive on average?
Sky-Watcher has the highest median price at 429.99.
Are used mounts more expensive than new ones in this category?
Yes, the used median is 169.86 compared to the new median of 122.5.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $15โ$832, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.