Yep make that 3 votes for an 8 inch Dob , one of these will give you years of viewing pleasure , and if you hobby grows , or dies it will be easier to sell on here in the classified's section at IIS , without loosing to much $$$ .
Watch the apateaure / up grades bug !
Its fun but expensive
, but over all enjoy the hobby , it can become a life time one that is always evolving .
I started with a horrible 60mm refractor that I would not use as a door stop today but it got me started over 25 years ago , so still has a place in my fondest memories.
Brian.