I have been mulling over doing my own dried fruit and have investigated various machines. Now that we have a decent stove (moved) I am reconsidering. You've rekindled the idea. (pun). I would look at reviews of drying machines online then find a deal at that place in the Amazon...
If you feel adventurous. Otherwise, I just find the best whole foods type place local growers, and they usually have some nice dried fruits. Trader Joe's if I'm not mistaken have good deals maybe. Never been, but friends often rave about some of their offerings. If you find a great deal, let us all know.