After looking around for a guitar I could afford for a while, I found a good deal on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.ca/Gitane-DG-250M-Gypsy-Jazz-Guitar-Birdseye-Maple-W-Mods_W0QQitemZ290116707014QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2385QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I didn't meet the reserve price, but the guy selling the guitar said I could have it for $500 US, although his reserve was still higher than that. Plus the $50 US shipping to Canada makes $550 for a DG-250M with upgraded tuners+tailpiece with a full set up. I think that's a pretty good deal, can't wait for it to arrive.
Should I upgrade the bridge once I have enough money?