I orginally had a SkyView Deluxe mount which I can recommend for a small inexpensive mount. The MK-66 has many good qualities. The scope has world class optics. Detail on Jupiter, Saturn and Mars can be clearly seen. Contrast is excellent, comparable to unobstructed scopes.
Stars appear as pinpoints against a pitch black sky.
The scope is extremely easy to handle. It weighs about 16 pounds so lifting it is very easy. The dovetail mounting of the GM-8 mount makes it very easy to attach the telescope to the mount. The MK-66 does not have many bad qualities. The finderscope could be a bit more functional - I will be replacing mine sometime in the near future.