Does your local bike club offer an online forum? If so, check in on a regular basis to see if someone is interested in selling their trainer. You might also post a message there stating you are looking for a trainer.

Last year about this time, a fellow cyclists posted on our local forum a Cyclop2 Fluid Trainer, $150 - I jumped on that baby and brought home a practically new trainer. It was one of the best purchases I've made in a long time. I certainly got my money's worth out of it last winter. I've once again hooked my "little blue bike" to it this year and have started riding the mindless and endless indoor miles in an attempt to stay in shape. I love winter but I'm already looking forward to warm weather and riding outside again - I miss the road!