Hi Billy,
I bought one of these second hand for $120.
http://www.amazon.com/Benro-A2682TB1.../dp/B006FEG6KS
I am very happy with it, it seems well made for a Chinese tripod, and converts into a mono-pod and hiking stick (replete with polished wooden handle that is so absurdly ridiculous looking it would have to be recommended by two out of three pimps!).
Its a little weighty (being made of aluminum) but I like the solid feel of it, and it handles my Canon and lens no problem. The legs can be locked into a couple of different positions so its pretty versatile. The centre shaft has a hook so that you can put your back pack/camera bag onto it to add a bit of weight if you really want it rock solid.
I bought it from
http://www.cameramarket.com.au/ and waited about three months for this bargain to come along. I've not owned a more expensive tripod so don't know how much better they might be, but this little one does the job for me.
Rgs.