Regardless of price, if you're new to this, try to get advice or help from someone who knows how they work. I spent money on a Martin ukelele, and was frustrated by the heavy action. I assumed this was my incompetence, because it was an expensive prestige instrument, after all, until I took it (on another matter) to Camden's excellent luthier who noted and lowered the over-high Bridge. Apparently even Martins leave the workshop in need of adjustment, but the Dubai retailer I'd bought it from didn't know that, and neither of course did I.