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Hi,
I found the Bintel 15mm and 25mm Plossls are quite good value for the money (which is cheap), but in 6mm and 9mm they aren't worth picking up. From Bintel, I would ask to swap the 9mm Plossl for a 25mm, it is more effective.
The Bintel 26mm is a Kellner type I think. I have a 32mm like that and it does OK in the centre of the field, but is nothing to get excited about at the edges. So you could also ask to swap the 26mm for a 32mm.
I guess I am saying that the 6mm and 9mm from Andrews will only leave you wanting something a bit better. I have had my telescopes less than a year now, with a very similar startup kit to that you decribe, and I already passed into the stage of experimenting with eyepieces. It is a bug you get.
If the budget is restricted there are several other types of "Super" Plossls such as the Televue 8mm, Meade series 4000 and 5000, which could deliver a bit more quality at the high power end of the range.
I lack sufficient experience at this point, so I will pass you to our colleagues for further comment!
Cheers
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