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The main thing you get with the Bintel scope is great local support plus: better quality control, centre-spotted primary, a collimated scope and a more versatile eyepiece set. You could probably even negotiate an inexpensive upgrade to a Crayford focuser, which would be well worth it. It's good deal even if you buy it separately for $99 but I suspect you could do better buying it as an upgrade for the new scope and you can have it fitted too (considering Bintel is talking about ditching the "standard" line altogether and selling "deluxe" only).
To me there is no question about it, if you have the few extra dollars: buy from the local dealer Bintel. BTW, although the scope is collimated, you will still need to learn how to do this and redo from time to time (it does not stay "locked in" for ever). The guys at the shop can show you how. And if you are still having difficulties, they will show you again... and again... You don't realise how valuable the service and customer support side of the equation is till you have been into this hobby for a little while.
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