Well, I got impatient (Amazon's 2 day shipping is delayed) and just went to Walmart and got a cheap one - it's an Oster brand and only $18. It doesn't have removable plates, but I decided I won't be using it THAT much, so hopefully it's not that hard to clean.
Thanks for your recommendations! It did help me think it through.
I've never heard of "stuffing waffles", but I made the stuffing for Thanksgiving every year, so I may have to try that!
I've seen the waffles from cinnamon rolls, so I plan to try that. It's been a long time since I've had one - we just usually make pancakes.