My second scope was the Meade Starfinder 10. It was a 10" Newtonian, made from the cardboard 'Sonotube' and was a very very good scope.
I never had any issues with the tube material, even on the nights when it was 100% drenched with dew.
I spent a lot of time also using the Meade DS-16 which was made from the same material.
To answer your question, "Why would want it?" I'd take another in a heartbeat. Wouldn't get rid of the Tak for it though
