new tri shorts/swim shorts

There's a lot of good deals on swimoutlet.com, sportsbasement.com, and trisports.com.

If you look at closeouts, you can get *really* good deals, often 50% off or more. Generally if you stick with a good name brand, that'll do you well.

The only thing I'd steer you away from is TYR shorts. They're no good for long-distance or long-course training--the seam between the padding and shorts will rip you up (my experience and have heard several other people say this).

Try these guys out:  http://www.aevero.com/

 Good construction.  Not too much extra padding in the fanny, but at least you don't feel like you have a diaper on after the swim.  Can't beat the price.