well , ideally i would like to deal with some one out here in the bay area , I have not found styles that i can say i really dig , but my search has been limited to online , and people i come across in magazines and design books.
yah i would like to see if i can go to the big Art college in San Fran and see what raw talent i can find
if you are a well established designer ... $500 for a logo is a deal ... they charge from 500-1000.
The some of the best designers in the urban market , as i mentioned before are in Europe ,,, but i dont know if those guys work for cheaper or not