Should you buy a telescope on Amazon Prime Day?

你应该在亚马逊黄金日买望远镜吗？

Amazon Prime Day 2022 starts in just a few days and many consumers are gearing up for the deals in Amazon's mega sales event. It originally started in 2015 as a way to celebrate Amazon's 20th birthday and it has grown every year since and in recent years has even covered 48 hours.

再过几天，亚马逊2022黄金日就要开始了，许多消费者正在为亚马逊的大型销售活动中的交易做准备。它最初始于2015年，作为庆祝亚马逊20岁生日的一种方式，自那以后每年都在增长，近年来甚至覆盖了48小时。

Not only did the pandemic completely change the way we shop, but we've all been affected in one way or another by the cost of living crisis. So this year we have to be extra critical with which deals are actually worth it. In 2021 there were some brilliant savings on telescopes and stargazing equipment, so there's reason to suspect this year may follow suit. But should you buy a telescope on Prime Day, or wait for one of the other annual sales events? In this guide, we'll take a look at some of the reasons to spend, some reasons to wait, and some examples of the amazing deals in 2021.

疫情不仅彻底改变了我们的购物方式，而且我们或多或少都受到生活成本危机的影响。因此，今年我们必须格外注意哪些交易是值得的。2021年，在望远镜和观星设备上有了一些可观的节省，因此我们有理由怀疑今年可能会效仿。但是，您应该在黄金日购买望远镜，还是等待其他年度销售活动之一？在本指南中，我们将了解一些花费的原因，一些等待的原因以及2021年惊人交易的一些示例。

With so many discounts and big sales events throughout the year, timing is everything when it comes to finding the best deals on telescope equipment. Amazon Prime day is possibly one of the events many people forget about, which means it's usually not as hectic as some of the heavy hitters like Black Friday, and the after-Christmas sales. As there are fewer consumers looking for the same items, this usually means it's easier to get the stock you want on Amazon Prime day.

由于全年都有很多折扣和大型销售活动，所以在寻找望远镜设备的最佳交易时，时机至关重要。亚马逊黄金日可能是许多人忘记的活动之一，这意味着它通常不像黑色星期五和圣诞节后的销售那样忙碌。由于寻找相同商品的消费者越来越少，这通常意味着在亚马逊黄金日上更容易获得你所需的库存。

Although do be aware that there is currently a global supply issue with telescopes due to limited production and distribution, so stock may be harder to get hold of than usual. There are also limited other midsummer savings events, so Prime Day is a great time to grab the bargains without having to wait until winter.

尽管如此，但请注意，由于生产和分销有限，望远镜目前存在全球供应问题，因此库存可能比平时更难掌握。其他仲夏储蓄活动也很有限，所以黄金日是抢购便宜货的好时机，而不必等到冬天。

Another very valid reason to wait for the Prime Day deals is the current cost of living crisis. With energy and fuel costs rising, many consumers simply can't afford the luxuries they once didn't think twice about. So waiting for the Prime Day deals may be the only way people can afford to continue stargazing in these current times.

等待黄金日交易的另一个非常有效的理由是当前的生活成本危机。随着能源和燃料成本的上涨，许多消费者根本负担不起他们曾经不曾三思而后行的奢侈品。因此，等待黄金日交易可能是人们在当前时代能够负担得起继续观星的唯一方式。

Sometimes it's tempting to wait for a 'better' discount in one of the other annual sales, but if you always wait for a better deal you'll be doing that for a long time. Although, there are instances where it is actually better not to wait for Prime Day.

有时，在其他年度销售中等待 “更好” 的折扣是很诱人的，但是如果您总是等待更好的交易，那么您将在很长一段时间内这样做。但是，在某些情况下，最好不要等待黄金日。

A large portion of Prime Day deals are Amazon-centric products and services (such as Amazon Alexa). This means there will be more focus on those items than there would be during the other sales events throughout the year, and fewer 'other' products being discounted. Many other retailers have joined the Prime Day bandwagon though, so don't just limit yourself to Amazon. Companies are constantly trying to outdo each other, so shop around and see what other deals are out there.

黄金日交易的很大一部分是以亚马逊为中心的产品和服务 (如亚马逊Alexa)。这意味着与全年其他销售活动相比，将更多地关注这些商品，并且打折的 “其他” 产品更少。不过，许多其他零售商也加入了Prime Day的行列，所以不要只局限于亚马逊。公司一直在努力超越彼此，所以建议货比三家，看看还有什么其他交易。

Another reason to skip Prime Day is simply if you simply don't want to wait to buy your telescope. There's no guarantee that the model you want will be on offer, and as Amazon prices fluctuate throughout the year, you might get lucky and get it on sale anyway. You can even adjust your settings so you get notified when products on your Watch List drop in price.

跳过黄金日的另一个原因可能仅仅是您不想等待购买望远镜。我们不能保证能提供你想要的型号，随着亚马逊价格全年波动，你可能会很幸运地买到它。你甚至可以调整你的设置，这样当你的观察清单上的产品价格下降时，你就会得到通知。

Looking back at deals from previous years, the biggest discounts were on the telescopes themselves — up to a whopping 30%. If you're looking to buy a new scope then you may be in luck, but if you are looking more for the accessories to go with your scope then you may be better off buying these at different times of the year.

回顾前几年的交易，最大的折扣是望远镜本身-高达30%。如果你想买一个新的瞄准镜，那么你可能会很幸运，但是如果你更多地寻找与你的瞄准镜配套的配件，那么你最好在一年中的不同时间进行购买。

As with any sales event, it's anyone's guess as to which models will be included in the deals. To give you an idea of what kind of deals and discounts to expect this year, let's take a look at some of last year's offers.

与任何销售活动一样，任何人都可以猜测交易中会包含哪些型号。想要知道今年会有什么样的交易和折扣，让我们来看看去年的一些优惠。

Celestron's PowerSeeker 127EQ (opens in new tab) telescope was discounted down to $132.49, down 30% from the RRP. This telescope came with an EQ mount, a counterweight & counterweight bar, 4mm and 20mm eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens.

Celestron的PowerSeeker 127EQ (在新标签中打开) 望远镜折扣至132.49美元，比RRP低30%。这款望远镜配有EQ支架、配重和配重杆、4毫米和20毫米目镜以及3倍巴洛镜头。

Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ (opens in new tab) was also 30% off, down to $195.99 (usual price $279.96). This telescope came with a 10mm and 20mm eyepiece.

Celestron的AstroMaster 130EQ (在新标签中打开) 也有30%的折扣，降至195.99美元 (通常价格为279.96美元)。这台望远镜带有10毫米和20毫米目镜。

Celestron NexYZ 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter (opens in new tab) was discounted down to $43.99, saving $22 off its usual price.

Celestron NexYZ 3轴通用智能手机适配器 (在新标签中打开) 的折扣降至43.99美元，比通常的价格节省了22美元。

Remember though, only make your purchase if the piece of kit on offer is right for you. It's very easy to shop the sales just for the sake of it to avoid the dreaded Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), but if you don't invest wisely you'll end up needing to replace whatever you bought sooner, which definitely isn't going to save you any money in the long run. Consider things like aperture, focal length, and overall practicality in the telescopes on offer and weigh up whether it's really a good deal, and if it's that much better than your current kit. In these difficult times where the cost of living is rapidly rising, it's more important to be a smart shopper now than ever.

不过请记住，只有在提供的套件适合您的情况下才进行购买。为了避免错过 (FOMO) 的可怕恐惧，购物非常容易，但是如果您不明智地进行投资，最终将需要尽快更换购买的商品，从长远来看，这绝对不会为您节省任何钱。考虑一下所提供的望远镜中的光圈，焦距和整体实用性等因素，并权衡一下它是否真的很划算，以及它是否比您当前的套件好得多。在生活成本迅速上涨的困难时期，成为一个聪明的购物者比以往任何时候都更加重要。