moresound,
Me either. The big ones always go for more than I can afford. My most recent win using this technique is an AKG D320B for $35. I told myself I was safe because I would never win it that cheap. And it came in all shiny and immaculate. Unbelievable.
I already had a D310 (older) and a D321 (much newer) both great mics. But the D320 with the 3 position eq switch is the one everybody wants.
Any time I can scratch my itch under $50 and actually improve my collection it takes the pressure off.
Thanks,
Hairy Larry