Well, in fantasy mode I'd like CD's of most of the folky and old timey stuff I've wanted to hear for years. Plus, I'd like to get some home recording gear, but haven't a clue as to what that might entail.

Rick (this is the reason my nom de plume is "guest"), I too lusted after the Harry Smith anthology, and just couldn't take the $90 price tag. So, I ordered the CD's on inter-library loan and had a friend "burn" it to CD's for about $20 !