Ask before buying. Compare budgets, cities, targets, storage limits, and realistic expectations.
This frequency is still forming. A practical question, field report, or setup check here helps the next observer know where to begin.
Before buying a telescope, post your situation here: Budget: City/sky: Main targets: Moon, planets, deep sky, astrophotography, mixed Storage/travel limits: Shortlisted model/link: New or used: The goal is not to shame purchases. The goal is to prevent avoidable regret.