I upgraded my Epson V600 scanner to an Epson V850 Pro! Not affordable in the slightest, but still 1/3 the price of a CoolScan. Here's some comparisons. Stop dissing on flatbeds! :
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner Gray V850 Pro - Best Buy
Epson V800 vs V850 — The 5 Differences and Which You Should Buy
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner - Walmart.com