I like to do things right or not at all thanks for the advice mates I defiantly want an authentically sounding one so I can meditate with it, I'll just wait till I can afford it.
I completely understand. I spent a few weeks looking and testing till I found the right one last time. But I learned with anything long and tubular - long cardboard rolls, a vacuum cleaner tube (you get some good effects from bendy bit), pvc pipe (with gaffer tape on the edge to prevent cuts), and a metal pipe. Then when I went on to a real one I could really tell the difference and listen for it.
If it's just the breathing, concentration and meditation you're after, try any found object and practice on that. Anything at all that's the right shape and size. Then you'll know what to look for when it comes to buying a good one. I'll be happy to give you any advice you need should you change you mind about getting one.
One such piece of advice is ask your significant other first
