there are always risky options as well. you could go with a no name chinese clone like this one:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Full-...976789360.html

and get something fully assembled, (it's set up for 1.75mm filament. I asked) but the downside is you have little possibility to return it if you are unhappy. and it's not like the popular brands,where there are not lots and lots of people with the exact printer to ask questions of. Upside is it's a prusa i3 clone, and *might* have potential for some tinkering with. I'm personally leaning towards a makerfarm kit myself. All of the more reputable brands seem to be in kit form if they are under $1000

I thought I would add, that I have no experience with 3d printing, and am simply getting ready to purchase my first one.