When I wanted to try a standup desk, I just took my regular desk and jacked it up. I used 5-gallon plastic buckets attached to some wood, but you could use anything really.
This way, I got to feel out a standup desk for no cost, and got to experiment with different heights and configurations before I invested in one. For example, I initially thought I'd want to get a tall stool for the times I was tired of standing. After a few days with my standup desk, it never even occurred to me to sit.
Once I knew I loved a standup desk, and knew what height I wanted, I found the Ikea UTBY desk to be just right and super cheap: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49843462