So after searching for about 2 weeks, page after page after page hoping to find a deal I come across the words Ranco ETC. So I do a search for that. THERES BUNCHES OF THEM! After shipping I can get one for $50! SUCCESS!!
I feel so warm and fuzzy inside knowing I don't have to worry about my crappy rheostat allowing fluctuations of 10 degrees to occur while I'm not home. When my collection increases I still plan on getting a herpstat 2 but for now this is perfect. I just had to share my glee.