you don't have to go all the way to craigslist
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=749838 a guy selling a used RC for more than a new one...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=749907 this guy wants $1100 for a slash 4x4! a new slash with 700 in cash in the box isn't worth that much!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=749583 another used RC for more than new one...
just search "slash" and you can find all kinds of comedy