None of the ones I already own sound good, though. Since it can't possibly be me that is the problem, I need to purchase another, more expensive one.

I bought mine for $100!

I got it new back in the early 2000s but it had a flaw in the fretboard. I returned it for exchange but they discontinued it so refunded me instead. Telling this story to someone a decade later, they suggested eBay. I looked and there it was, bought it on the spot and had it in my hands a week later.

I have enough guitars but am now looking at other instruments. A cello is high on the list.