In your price range I would try one of the Coolermaster mice, from what I've read they're making some pretty good stuff. I personally use a Deathadder and I love how it feels but thats out of your price range.
I know how ya feel a couple of weeks ago I passed on a number of psx Gamesharks because I didnt know what you could do with them. Im sure the guy would've taken a dollar or two each aswell.