Yes, that is generally true. If you really want lots of movements for not a lot of money, a used monorail is the way to go. Sinar (Norma, F2, Alpina, or P/P1/P2 models) and Toyo would be my preference, but Burke and James, Cambo/Calumet, Horseman, Omega, etc. might be less expensive.
Have you tried contacting any of your local camera stores, especially ones that still sell film? They may know of another store, a person to contact, or a camera club with a lot of film photographers that might help.
The best deal you will probably find would be to get someone to ship you a camera and lens from the U.S. and not declare a very high customs value, so you don't have to pay much tax. After you wait 30 days you can access the for sale forums here, or you can go look on APUG.org and look at their for sale forum now. You might want to post a "wanted" ad over there and see if anyone has anything that would work - hopefully a full kit with a lens, camera, and some film holders.
http://www.apug.org/forums/forum376/
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