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Welcome Michael!
The EQ mount might be a bit frustrating for a beginner (and maybe for an experienced astronomer too because the cheap ones tend to be shaky at high powers). You also need to know what condition the coatings on the mirror are. Some dust or few marks don't matter, but if the scope is old the coatings might have faded away. If you can relatively easily see through the primary looking at it from the back, then the mirrors will need to be recoated.
If you'd be willing to spend a bit more, you can get a lot more scope per dollar buying a new 6" Dobsonian for $300, or an 8" Dobsonian for $400-500. These are also very sturdy and easy to use.
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