Slicksteel above mentioned Kylin, and I have to admit for the money they simply cant be beat, nice square frames with an armature bar hitting nice and flat. Most of my tattoo work involves either a RW springer or ss dragonfly (depending on mood really) Soba pilot liner and a Kylin shader (by choice not necessity!) and it has relegated some pricey machines to bit part players . Dont be put off because they are chinese , they really should sell for much much more. Sorry to hear of your dire situation bud and can only wish for brighter times ahead