So did we, several years ago, LSA wanted to get another record player, heck, we gots lots of records. Actually was kinda hard to find, since we weren't looking for 'audiophile' quality. We just wanted to play some records.
I finally gave up and got rid of mine. I still have a crate full of albums. Not sure what I'll ever do with 'em.
My grandmother got the kids a nifty little combination record player, CD player, and tape deck. It's nothing fancy, but works really well - and a lot of the stuff we like was never released on CD, so it's handy. ;-) There are also a couple of local stores that sell used records for not much more than a buck or so apiece, except for really collectable ones.
I'd like one of those little players eventually. I don't think it was that pricey, even.
A pretty good little turntable that can be plugged into a stereo or into your computer sound card (for digitizing your records) runs under $100. Try Radio Shack or Circuit City...I got mine at CC.