Thanks for the replies so far.
I just saw a Skywatcher 8" dob for $530 from myAstroShop:
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...asp?id=MAS-064
There's also a collapsible one for $620:
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...asp?ID=MAS-326
And I'm confused by this OTA only from Sky-Watcher, 8" for $590:
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...asp?id=MAS-163
That's OTA only and yet more expensive than the 8" dob!
Now I'm really confused.
Is the Sky-Watcher "tension control handle" similar to the new GSO/Bintel ASDX, adjustable super deluxe heavy-duty adjustable tension dob?
The warranty of the SW is 5 years, so I presume they are good, No?
Are Sky-Watcher teles cheaper for a reason?