but Joe, I'm heading towards your place! I've found some of my best "deals" in St. Louis, including that MOP 12 in the cabinet for $150. Right now I'm eyeballing a neat cabinet in the Columbus area (half way between St. Louis and Kansas City) and several cheap "dashboard" machines on the north side of St. Louis. I love the way they look, so plan on having a "wall" of them set up in my Machine Shed. They'll be in bases, and I do plan that they all be functional if possible. And the main critiera - under $50 (prefer under $25).
I also find almost nothing within 100 miles of home, I usually have to get about 400 miles away before I start finding neat stuff. That is why I don't mind paying shipping. Sometimes $30 shipping is cheaper than paying for the gas for the drive.