I finally believe I have found the definitive telescope, with a diameter greater than 8" that I can afford based on my logistical and observation situation: the VMC260.
The first specimen purchased a few weeks ago needed to be returned due to a small problem certainly related to transport. The replacement specimen, thanks also to the support of the astronomy department, was found to be in order having been shipped on a pallet. Yesterday on
check despite the overcast sky showed me that everything seems fine
an incredible instrument for how light and easy to handle it is, it feels like handling an 8" and not a 26 cm diameter. It arrived a little loose, but it stayed on the road for several days.