BBB,
I bought an open back starter kit for about $150 to mess around with frailing (and sold it for 145 a couple months later to a kid that loved it) If that's in your price range, you might check musician's friend (musiciansfriend.com) or whatever online instrument shop you browse.
The one I got was perfectly fine and sounded good. I've replaced it with a yardsale treasure, but if I needed a banjo, I'd order another like the one I had.