I'd probably see this as an opportunity
Rather than picking a specific focal length, I'd suggest you think about what you'd like to achieve with it and then pick something suitable. For example, if you want a decent planetary eyepiece, for average nights, then go for something 160-200x...this will also help you bust open globs too
So the best buy - regardless of brand - all depends on how you use your scope and what your interests are IMO