Gamestop sells them cheaper than $50, at least in Canada they are. I think this is one of the few times where stuff is actually cheaper in Canada compared to the US, I'm actually surprised by this.
http://www.gamestop.ca/ps2/consoles/...rbished/253379
$29.99 plus tax for one with hookups that's fully working. This is why I pass on bare systems for $14.99 at Value Village.