Cheap shooter quality Lugers

[Adam]

I am looking for a good place to find a good shooter quality Luger, preferably from a reputable dealer, not an auction site. I have heard Ralph Shattuck was the best, But I have tried numerous times to email him with no results. (I subscribed to his list a few years ago but never saw anything within my price range.) I am looking to spend $500 (or LESS) including shipping and fees. I dont have my C&R so I will have to go through the local dealer here. I have bought many guns, even ordered a few. BUT the sellers on the net dont seem to want to deal with a Gunshop so I dont know what to do. I have very limited funds and I am getting frustrated with the whole process. Any one have any ideas on where I can get a shooter, or anbody got tips on how to make the process easier without spending more cash?