GOOD STORES

I've actually had a lot of luck at secondhand stores that have bought overstock or stock from businesses that have gone under. I found each figure from the Blob series Marvel Legends for $5 at one, and a few other assorted ones as well. Wal-Mart's will selectively have good stuff, but nowadays all I really see at mine is Transformers and Hot Wheels. ):

Amazon is another decent place, if you want to order online. Usually their stuff is a little pricey, but every once and a while some store will post a good deal with the free shipping thing. I recently got a Madame Hydra for $18 *Fist pump*
Ebay is about like Amazon, you've just got to check in often if you want to find the really good deals on the things you want.

Well, there's a lot of online places you can get figures, including eBay, the online sites for Wal-Mart and Toys'R'Us. But for your home town, don't be afraid to check to see if there's stores like Family Dollar, Freds or even a thrift store. You never know where there may be figures available.

The best way to get figs on ebay is too bid, usually figure buy it nows aren't cheap but some times you get lucky!