[gregbradley]

Yeah I think that is the right choice.
It's a common decision with astro gear. Do you get the cheaper item that isn't quite what you want? Then you later sell it at a loss in order to get the one you should've gotten even if you had to wait longer to get it.

You end up spending something like 50% more with that approach.
Unless you are a rare type of person who is happy with what they got and don't aspire to get better gear as you progress in the hobby.

At least that has been my experience.

Greg.