[TowerTalk] Best Tuner Value...under $500 ??

[Jerry Keller]

Dave, WA3GIN wrote: "If one can afford $1,000 for a tuner one can afford to buy an antenna 
that doesn't need one!" and I guess I agree with that.  The SteppIR, which tunes itself on 20M thru 6M but costs $1100+, is a good example. 
But that doesn't address 40M, 80M, or 160M.... it is the need for a tuner on those 3 bands which inspired my original request for a "best value" tuner recommendation.  
What I really SHOULD have asked  is this:  Does anyone have any ideas about the best value in an under $500 tuner that works well for 160M, 80M, and 40M?   73,  Jerry K3BZ