I'm not sure if it's doable and I'm not an expert on KickStarter or alternatives but someone mentionned it earlier, couldn't we just fund the 2000$ by starting a funding campaign on one of those sites? If we all just give 50$, all it takes is 40 people and it's funded!
In theory, it's not THAT hard but the logistic behind might proves more complicated. We need someone that know these sites, will setup the campaign, not keep the money for himself, buy the tape from the guy selling it... it's already more work but I'm willing to participate if there are enough people interested. Anyone's in?