Hey Chris, this might be more than what you want to spend but a guy in the Everett area was selling a nice Aristocrat on craigslist last August for $800. It's the Plus version I believe which is 4' tall and starts at $1,350 if you order new from Bob. If you want his name and number let me know as I'm not sure if he sold it... I saw him relist later in the Fall.
Also, if you do a search on CL right now, a 40" tall humidor comes up for $450. I have no idea if it's any good, but just saw it...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/fuo/4342715414.html