ok, how about a mesa boogie .50 caliber combo amp? I found one for $150 and it just needs the tubes replaced. or there is one on ebay for $175 (right now) that has just had the tubes replaced and it comes with 3 effects pedals (Boss DS-1 distortion, DOD wah/volume, Arion octave) sound like a good deal to me but who knows how high the price will get in the next 6 days.