This is of interest to me too. Here in the USA there don't seem to be many "affordable" options. If you are looking at a glider under $30,000
Although little bit off-topic, but yesterday I was looking to buy this old bird
http://www.segelflug.de/osclass/inde...=item&id=26202
Yes, I know it is older than me, but it fly :-)
then about the only option is the ever-aging fleet of Schweizer 2-33 gliders,
Thanks, John. Will check this too.