That would be kind of tough since most of the stuff I want is over that price point. A few models I am interested in and will be getting would be the Duncan Echo and C3 Capless, but together, they are over that number. Maybe one and some additional Classics, then stock up on string and accessories to hit the numbers.
I agree with you. One thing too many people do is spend all their money on the actual yoyo itself and forget that a cheaper yoyo with the addition of a good bearing will in my opinion do a lot better. You also need string, and lots of it