Now that you are looking for a BUD, instead of a toy...
Read through this thread:
http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/304781-more-Craigslist-dishes-for-your-perusal
The comments will give you an education.
A recent convert is KJ6EO. Last month found a 10' Winegard Pinnacle.
We talked him through getting it home, refurbishing, and installing it.
He asked a lot of beginner questions that you will have, so I recommend you find the three (?) threads he started, and read 'em.
?There are plenty of such stories on the forum.