Looking for advice on purchasing a tenor

I played a ton when I was younger, but I have not played in about 10 years starting a family, etc.etc. Miss playing and am looking to buy a tenor to pick it back up. I want to buy what I would term an intermediate or intermediate+ horn. I can't justify going all out on a professional horn (though the budget is probably not an issue) and frankly wouldn't mind killing two birds and having a horn that is an investment as well. I had a mark VI alto back in the day but had to sell it a few years ago when funds were tight. I'd like to stay in the 3-4K range if possible, but I can stretch budget if it warrants. I am reading that a Ref54 is the "top of the mountain"; I'd like to be able to see the summit from a base camp or two lower if that makes sense. Please fire away with thoughts and advice - what makes/models should I look at?

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