Dude! I've got one I'd take $190 for it. pm me.
pm'd you. However, honesty compells me to tell you there are some used ones on ebay right now that have the unidyne III capsules which some say are better...
Dont you have a pawn shop nearby?...there has to be at least one in there at all times...its like a law or something...Most of mine were around $10 each...try and get an old one if you can...the more beat up they are...the better they sound.
You've got to be careful buying SM57's. There's lots of fake ones and ones that need a rebuild around.
I have two, one beat up old one I've had forever, and another I bought new 20 years ago. The one I bought new is immaculate, never been abused or used much and sounds really clear, the beat up one doesn't sound near as clear but is usable. They are really two different mics, the new one being drastically better.
I've concluded that just because it looks like an SM57 doesn't mean it will sound like it should.
I always suggest the GLS ES-57 for a great, cheap alternative to the SM57. $40 for a new one w/ a 25 ft. cable. It's a great deal.
good - and if you change your mind and decide to go with a 57, be *really* careful on ebay - especially if they pictures make it (or them) look new, and the price is low - bunch of fakes sold on there, apparently.