Yep. I'm in the Midwest too. I paid $15 for my chop saw, and it's a lot nicer one than I would have bought new. My table saw cost $6, probably because the plug on the end of the power cord was gone. New plug for $3, and it's fine. Handheld tools like circular saws and drills typically go for $3-5.

I get a dud once in a while, but at those prices, I still end up way ahead overall.