You dont mention if you want wide field or DSO or something in the middle.
Some suggestions
2nd hand Tak FSQ106 in the $3000+ range - add an Extender for your Xmas present.
But you might also consider a 2nd hand Tak Epsilon 160 or maybe even 180 which is also achievable in that price range for a fast widefield option.
All of those scopes can provide a flat image field for 35mm format cameras or other Astro CCDs
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