Not a big fan of the Meade 5000s in fast-ish scopes personally, if going the plossl route get TV IMO.
The Baader Hyperions or Orion Stratus are very good quality widefields for the money (IMO the best bang for buck EP).
The Pentax XF range is excellent albeit perhaps a bit more expensive and with fewer focal lengths.
Having said all that it can be a good idea to observe with the standard supplied EPs for a little while before lashing out and buying EPs that don't suit your preferences.
Unless you have particular portability requirements you could save yourself some money for accessories/EPs by getting a solid tube if you're only getting a 10" or 8" especially
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