The used telescope market is like the used stereo market. Lots of almost new stuff out there at pennies on the dollar. Folks either get serious and upgrade to bigger stuff or they lose interest and the scope can go into the closet after a few months, never to be seen again.
On a $200 budget, I would shop craigslist, want ads, or ebay. Heck, by the time you get a decent tri-pod, a few eyepieces, solar filter and others, etc.. you don't have any money left over for a telescope.
Seriously, you don't need a tripod or filters to enjoy astronomy. It only adds to experience to get accessorized so you can see stuff like sunspots and solar flares.
You don't want to go overboard, but you don't want to buy a cheap toy either. As was mentioned, width rather than length will bring in more light and make it easier to find stuff. Low magnification, but high resolution will result in more fun and less frustration.