Agreed - I hate to say it as my first multimeter is a Jaycar one, but I bought it used for $15NZ, which is about $10US. If it falls apart (and due to my own rough handling, it's already being repaired

), I've blown $15... it will do to learn the ropes on and check the car battery's voltage...
... Fluke 87 & 88's frequently go for around the $170-230 mark - I know as I've been keeping track of the US auctions with a view to buying one in the (hopefully near) future. Looking at the internals of a fluke on the EEVblog videos, and looking at the inside of my one (which originally retailed at $70NZ), I'd grab a fluke, even a used one.
Hope this helps!