If you've looking for a vintage turntable your local craigslist is also a great place to start. It will take more effort than ebay, but you can find much better deals on craigslist. If you're not sure what to look for in a turntable, this is a great guide (scroll down to the first comment)...

My parents own a Sony PS LX-500 turntable with a Stanton L272 stylus as well as a STR AV-710 Audio/Video Control Center for the amp.   I already own a pair of KRK 6400s, which I plan on using instead of speakers as I'll be moving into a dorm in the near future.   I've also found a...

I can't recommend anything based on personal experience, but I've been searching for the same thing the past few weeks and I can share what I've found. If you haven't already, look through the forums for other threads similar to this - your needs and price point are pretty common and there are...

This immediately came to mind.