Veldrin

Unfortunately you seem to be right about that. It has proven difficult to find much of anything around here; it will probably take a good amount of time for me to finally track something down. I'll keep you all posted on the progress!

Thanks for the responses thus far! Sorry I was so vague with "reasonable price." I was hoping to get something for under $400 or $500, if that's possible. I'll certainly be on the lookout with craigslist and ebay to see if something comes up.

I am looking to get started in blacksmithing (as a hobby), and I've been having a pretty difficult time tracking down a good, decently priced anvil. I'm thinking that something in the 70-100 lb. range would be perfect for me, as my projects would not be anything too demanding. Since I'm not using this on a professional level, I don't need a top-of-the-line anvil; but at the same time I would like something that can deliver at a reasonable price. Should I be looking for a used anvil, or a new one? Any recomended brands/types? I'm in Southern California (Los Angeles region), and so far I haven't had any luck on Craigslist or Ebay. Any help/suggesions are greatly appreciated, thanks!