Howdy Brian and welcome. It sounds as though you have done some good homework on scopes.
If your mate works off-shore you should look after his 14" LX200GPS scope for him while he is away at work all the time LOL!
There are several members in Tassie. Acropolite, davidpretorius, Vermin (Hobart) and others.
Enjoy your time here and good luck in the scope decision.
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