I know people who have them - all you have to do is put the lenses in the tube and push the bits together, its all pretty well thought through - but you do get what you are willing to spend with these things. They'd be great for any budding youngster who's parents don't wanna waste a huge amount of cash on a scope - plus it doesn't have one of those stupid mounts - actually it might not come with one but I think it'll attach to a normal camera tripod.