anyone know a good website that sells cheap lighting equipment. im not looking for anything special.

www.bhphotovideo.com
www.barbizon.com
www.homedepot.com

Here's some more places for used gear:

Birns and Sawyer (http://www.birnsandsawyer.com)
Wooden Nickel (http://www.woodennickellighting.com)
Visual Products (http://www.visualproducts.com)

Scott