Hi Richard -
Good for you, and good luck on your search.
I'm from Ohio, and I got hooked on Panteras when I was about about your age. I couldn't pull it off back then, but I finally did when I got a little older.
I didn't have a Grandfather who was able to help.
You may have a tough time finding something in your price range now, but keep looking, and see if you can hook up with some of the POCA members in the area - you never know what may turn up.
Good luck. PM me, and let me know what part of Ohio you are from.
Rocky
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