As we all know, cheap roll top desk are frequently recycled or secondhand. Newspaper classified advertising can provide information on these desks. It's also available on websites like e-bay, Amazon, Tigerdirect, and Argos, as well as specialty furniture stores. Despite their age, these desks are typically in good condition. Thrift stores, "repo" men, and flea markets are other great places to look for a low-cost roll top desk.