Well, shhh don't tell anyone
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Must say that without the collimator I would be somewhat disappointed with the scope
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You can't blame the scope for the collimation being out. It's inherant in the newtonian design and you have to
expect collimation to be out when you receive a scope that has travelled from Taiwan to Sydney to Victoria.
Some people say you should check collimation every time you're out under the stars, especially if you've travelled with it. I don't do this, but some people do.
It's quite possible that someone new to astronomy who buys a newt of any kind could be disappointed because collimation is out and they don't even know what collimation means.. It's up to us and these forums to make sure we try to educate new owners of newts what collimation is, how important it is, and of course how to adjust and fix it.
It can be daunting at first, but with a little practise it gets easier.
Great to hear your first light report, sounds like you'll be in for some great times with your new toy! Well done!