MacBook Pro display cracked - what to do?

I've just had my MacBook Pro dropped and now my screen has gone and cracked, leaving me unsure what to do now. Its an early 2011 core i7 model and so any warranties have indeed run out. So I'm wondering what I should do next. I've considered a couple of options the first being paying for a new screen (Just to clarify its not the glass that's cracked but the LCD behind it making it look like it's leaking rainbows) but I'm unsure of what sort of price I'd be looking at, or maybe just buying a refurbished or second hand one from eBay and migrating everything from the old one. Any and all advice would be appreciated and if anyone could give me an idea on screen replacement prices that would be handy.
Many thanks!

" so any warranties have indeed run out."
Sorry for your loss. Proof of physical damage voids the warranty anyway.
"  couple of options the first being pay"
When you go in, ask for a "Depot Repair" it's a flat rate service for $300. Your store would have to be aware of and offer the service.
" it's leaking rainbows)"
Yup that's a cracked LCD.
Here's an exact replacement on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/661-5868-Complete-13-3-Display-Assembly/dp/B00LW7IES0
The numbers are correct. So if you feel confident eMail me for instructions or use the iFixIt site.
Wow, here's one from NewEgg even cheaper. It's a refurb:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA50Z1K61120&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleM KP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Mac+Accessories-_-9SIA50Z1K61120&ds_e_ad_t ype=pla&gclid=Cj0KEQiAiamlBRCgj83PiYm6--gBEiQArnojDx7CTHh_vJVBrgoOgpMaaTjBWrwISn 7PQ9385KNALDIaAsID8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
Good luck!

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