Totally agree with Bugeater. I brew on a budget and use plastic #1 water jugs for primary all the time. If im going to lager something, or aging something in secondary, I'll rack into a glass carboy.
SAK
Bottled: fresh hop pale ale On tap: Moose bile strong ale In the cellar: Taqu'il's Fat Black Imperial Stout Lagering: In the fermenter: Moose drool clone In the works: Taqu'il's Fat Black Imperial stout