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If you can afford the F60M go with it for a bit more aperture and magnification (more stars!). It is still very lightweight at 23oz compared to 19oz for the F50. An extra mounting foot is helpful too if you want to move between different telescopes but you can always get an extra one later. If you want a white finder then the F50W is the go as the 'M' series are matt black. I'm not sure if the F60 is available in white.
I would recommend buying locally as I don't think you'll save any going direct and may even cost you equal or more with freight. SDM are a dealer and I think their prices are quite reasonable. Their service is certainly exceptional.
You will find you will end up adding a Telrad too since it is a pointing device and quite useful especially if you use a right angle finder.
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