generally optics wise saxon are of less quality than guan sheng (or so I have heard). have you considered second hand? generally speaking us sky gazers look after out equipment so second hand stuff is usually in good nic
SCT v Newt Swane, That might get the posts flowing....(Newts are better).
They both have their faults and advantages.
SCTs are more compact but you lose some light because of the extra reflective surfaces and their more expensive.
Newts have diffraction spikes because of the spider vanes.Their tubes are larger.
SCTs can be mounted easier because of their size.
A refractor might be more suited for your intended use though.
