Thanks Rich, sounds like you got a great deal there.
Had a look on the classifieds but nothing really stuck out. I have also found an extra 2 candidates that are close to home:
http://www.sirius-optics.com.au/skywatcher_dobs.htm
http://www.sirius-optics.com.au/orion%20dobs.htm
The 8" SW is $475 after enquiring about it over the phone and the orion is currently out of stock (apparently waiting for new ones next month).
So i could go and pick these up without the postage fee which is good.
Which is the better buy for an 8" Dob? - Guan Sheng ($570), Skywatcher ($475) or Orion ($500??? + >1month wait)
Thoughts?