Good deal on guitar and amp?

Someone offered to sell me a very lightly used Fender Strat (made in Mexico) and a small Peavey Rage 158 amp for $300. I just wanted to know if this is good deal. The guitar is in near perfect condition with just a few very light scratches here or there and it plays fine. I'm uming the amp works just as well. This will be my first guitar as I am taking a guitar cl at school for my next trimester. Thx. for your help/opinion!! Easy ten points for best answer!