Just looked in your area, MizMelly... Here's a real gem for you, a Singer 301a slant shank machine IN CABINET for only $95! It's a steal of really great model.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/hsh/5614989820.html
$50 buys this awesome little Singer Spartan!
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/art/5574248180.html
Here's an amazing-looking Brother from the 50's for $40. Oops, needs repair, but I would buy this if I was close enough to pick it up, just to set it on display!
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/atq/5587741830.html
Life is too short to sew on crappy machines!
