Just to confuse you a little more Blake
I though I'd mention a couple more scopes since you're considering spending $3000.
One is the Takahashi FC100D which can be found new at the Takahashi Australia advert on the side of this page ($2350).
The other is a Takahashi FS128 in immaculate condition being sold by IIS member Ian Fry - He's got it advertised on 'Australia Astronomy Buy & Sell' for $3700
http://www.astrobuysell.com/au/propview.php?view=2406
The FS128 is not a heavy scope but it is reasonably long at f/8, while the FC100D is a new model and it's very light and portable.