I picked up locally for $100 last christmas. To me its worth it. Check on ebay as well. Some stuff like that on cheaper than locally like a Camera I just bought for $130 shipped and a camera locally was over $200 plus 15% tax.
A $100 may seem like a lot but save up for one.

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