Well Kurt,I took youre advise and located a PreSonus Eureka,new in box,with free shipping and a free SM57,or a Joemeek JM27 condensor,for 499.00.
As you mentioned earlier,most everyone has the New Eureka for 499.99,I decided to go with rainbow Guitars out of Tucson due to the fact that they offered a free mic and free shipping,its all good---as long as the wife never catchs wind of this one,I really dont think she will know the difference once I bolt on to my rack-----they all look the same to her :) .
Im sure Ill be asking you for more info at a later date 8-)
THanks Kurt