Cheap Pre-Modded Ps2?

[Jersiah]

Hey all. I came here a few months ago looking to see bout a modchip and which kind to get. I got it, no problems, and sent it to the guy who had received my ps2 1-2 months before to mod it. The guy had a good reputation and we were pretty close so I thought this would be fine. Problem is, he got hit with a ton of problems and BS in his personal life. My problem was that this is now months ago that I sent him my PS2 and i still dont have it back, I don't even think it was modded yet, let alone tested and shipped. Add in that he's nearly impossible to get in touch with and that his focus is on his own problems, not mine (which is understandable).... and the conclusion is that, to be bitterly honest, it doesn't look like I'll be getting my ps2 back.

Anyway, the bottom line is that I'm now looking to see bout buying a new ps2 as cheap as possible. I'd like it modded also with the same kind, Messiah 2 Pro, I intended for my own PS2. No offense to any of you, because from what I've seen, you're all extremly honest and reliable, but I'm pretty soured on sending my ps2 to someone to be modded right now. I did it before with someone who seemed honest and reliable and I found that when the crap hits the fan, no matter how good they are, your at the bottom of the to-do list, if your on it at all. So I decided to see bout getting a pre-modded PS2, instead. Might be a little more costly but might be just the thing I need right now.

So, does anyone here know where I can get a PS2 cheap with a Messiah 2 Pro or Messiah 2 already put in? I need something that's been tested and can play burnt and original ps1 and ps2 games (cd-rom and dvd-rom) but between forking over so much cash to the previous ps2 setup and college, I'm low on cash so cant afford just any pre-modded ps2. Sorry if I rambled a bit too much but could anyone help me out?