A good joystick for Clod

[Yellow14150]

Hi guys I come to you with a question only answerable by your extensive expertise.
I'm in the market for a new joystick. My current joystick is am Interact Raider Pro Digital! Circa 1975. (Hey at least its got a hat switch

So I'm looking in the $50 to $100 dollar range, the better the deal the better. I can't really justify spending that much money on a joystick, but ah well, I like flying to much. (even if its only in 30-40min spurts)

I was looking at the Saitek x52 or some of the thrustmaster sticks. Someone recommended the Thrustmaster something something M16000 because of no dead zone.
I think I'd prefer a really good stick, as in responsiveness, over a lot of extra buttons and do-dads, as I get by with my 6 button joystick just fine.

Thanks guys