I have two refurb but look and act new.. they are the newer version that fits slims. $30 shipped for both I have over 200 trades on gametz pm if interested
I got one at CC last week (in store, YMMV) for $24.99. It rings up at $39.99 still, but if you show them the display price, they'll take care of you (or at least they did for me).
Fry's used to sell an Airstyle Wireless Controller for $20, it was the BEST controller for the PS2 I have ever used, it "feels" better than the Logitech one. The batteries last for months and the analog sticks are perfect (something most 3rd party controllers do not get right.)