Its the same old story- You gets what you pay for.You would be far better off buying a GOOD second hand stick than paying the same money for a new one. And checkout any shop local to you that will do a lease
deal on a decent instrument and knock the lease money off the purchase price if you decide to buy.If you can manage NOT to get plastic,go for the African Blackwood-- Cost more but better in the long run. Have fun anyway.I started with a second hand Boosey and Hawkes Regent when they were still made out of real tree wood.Wish I'd still got it.