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I'd take issue with the "only," but setting that aside: musical instruments. Guitars, for example. You can find perfectly serviceable guitars for cheap and they'll be playable with a decent setup, and you can obviously find deals. But in general, if you try your $100-$200 Fender acoustic guitar or mandolin and then go to a guitar shop and try out a high-end Martin, for example, there's a world of difference.
I've actually heard that a lot of beginners quit because no matter how hard they practice it sounds like trash and feels bad to play, and it's to do with the cheap guitar they got.
What are examples of decent acoustic guitars to look for used?
The only brand of acoustic I would buy blind is Yamaha. Great quality control, especially in the FG series. Anything else, play them first.
I don't know about that. I've run across some real turds from Yamaha over the years. That said, it's been about 20 years since I last played one and maybe they've upped their game. For my money Guild makes the best lower-priced guitars, though granted they're mostly more expensive than Yamahas.