LOL! Well, you could also go through Craigslist in cities like Los Angeles and New York and you would pay a little more shipping, but you may be able to swing something that way without paying a crazy amount of shipping costs. That is a little messy though so I understand.

Zoom pieces have upped there quality a good deal over the years. I was NOT a big fan of their stuff years ago as the casings were made of plastic and the sounds were awful. Now, they really have come a long way; especially with their hand-held recording devices.

Best of luck! :D