What's better than a new camera?
OLD CAMERA!
All from the local flea market. That Minolta is not fully functional, but I'm pretty sure I can sell the lens on eBay for twice what I paid for the whole thing, or better yet, keep the lens for my other Minolta(s), and sell the parts body to someone who might need it. For twice what I paid for it. Heavy to ship though, for a camera...
Tipping the scale at 2 lbs 3.3 oz. Still lighter than 1,000 record albums...