Got mine off craigslist for $250. I had been watching the prices on craigslist for a while and felt that was about the going price. So, when I found it, we drove 2.5 hours north of our place to buy it. We met the most wonderful people. We went back a week later to buy two of her six handcrank sewing machines and some really cool lumber from her husband. My DH makes furniture, lamps and bowls so we are always on the lookout for cool, knarly wood.
Regularly, I check craigslist for FW in our state of Washington and still feel that is about the going price. Some people shoot for a higher price but i don't think they get it in most cases.
Just be as patient as possible and the right one, at the right price will come along! :-D