I agree that unless you need the watertight seal, Pelikan Cases maybe more than you need or can afford. I will look into the Wal-Mart cases others have mentioned.
I have had some luck with the hard plastic, foam lined cases used for firearms made by Doskocil and sold at sporting goods stores. The have several sizes and shapes, some of which can be very effective for ham radios. I also have seen some very fine hard-sided luggage and briefcases converted into radio cases. These are often available very cheap at yard sales or fleamarkets. Another alternative is the rackmount road cases that musicians use for audio gear. You install the equipment in the portable rack case and install front and rear removable covers. CQ VHF magazine's current issue shows some of these. A third alternative is to use plastic toolboxes.
73 de Walt N2IK