WOW, more food for thought, I sure am glad I asked here before just driving down the shop

I reckon for a new one at the shop, I could go up to $250.00 but for a second hand one from a forum member, I would expect to pay at least half the R.R.P. and if really lucky, even less than that.
What would about $250.00 buy, any recommendations, plus or minus a few bob