Mellotronists

Thanks all for the friendly welcome!
Finally I am around Mellotron maniacs like myself! It is GREAT to 
finally know of the exact mellotron that my beloved Moodies 
used....... I downloaded a pic last nite, and i am currently drooling 
over it! I would LOVE to own it, but all the news i recieved from 
you was not good...... I am only 17, and the only work i do is part 
time as a model earning a fair amount, but which my parents 
take....... How am i ever going to afford a Mark- II Mellotron or a 
Model- 300?
Oh well, it's nice to dream, and meanwhile i can imagine it's me 
playing when i hear the moodie's Mark- II wailing along in the 
background of "Forever Afternoon- Tuesday?"!
Thanks again for all the help!