I've had a crafter mandolin for years, nice action, stable tuning and surprisingly robust. If your an amature like me I'd say they are great, got mine for about 120, was surprised to read on here that they go for as much as 700 for that sort of money get yourself an epiphone. Something to be aware of is the build quality can be variable, i've tried a couple of others in shops over the years and not found them good. I've also seen a lot if pictures with the bridge broken off. Play it before you buy. The sound is thin compared to a wood body but like I say they are a good starter mandolin if you are ready for something proffessional.