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I do not know of any places that will sell on consignment, so cannot help with your specific enquiry.
The dilemma you allude to may be more imaginary than real. After all, the same issue is faced by anyone outside of the major capital cities and there are plenty of IIS members in that situation who have sold a lot of equipment here over the years.
I too, have sold a lot of equipment here over the years and not found Bass Strait too much of a hinderance. No large scopes, though such as your 12” dob. However, I do know another ISS member in Hobart who recently sold a complete Meade LX90 8” system to a buyer in Melb.
Obviously one needs to price accordingly knowing there will be a cost impost getting the item across Bass Strait. Depends how keen you are to sell.
There is an active astronomy community in Tas, so you may get lucky and sell locally.
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