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My little bit would be to remember that the best scope is one that is used. I know that the 12" is a great price and very tempting BUT its huge and not easily transported, especially if you are planning on taking it to the farm by car and the load includes a family. Just carrying the beast out into the backyard is much harder and the cooldown times are longer.
My suggestion for a first scope would be not to go above 10" and seriously consider an 8". The 8" is easy to carry out into the yard and is a boarderline grab and go scope but if you take it out into dark skies it will really blow your little eyeballs out!!
My point is, to consider transportability and storage before you buy. Its better to have a slightly smaller scope that is easily transported and does not take up the lounge room than a great big one that can become a hassle, especially for your first scope.
Cheers
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