Hey.
I don't know if you're still looking for a player but I recently purchased the Sampo DVE-620 dvd player and it plays everything. Also, it has codefree and macrovision disabled capabilities( although the newer models being sold right now do not come with these features). Chances are you could get this for much less than $300 just check online.
If your interested I could hook you up, just email me at JGDragov@aol.com.
Good Luck on your purchase.