Still Shopping .... 2 Questions .......

Their are some decent deals to be had on E-bay, if you know what to look for.
I would suggest figuring out a budget of somekind. Also decide what kind of music you want to play.

Since it seems you have decided on Alto.
Best of luck.
~Carbs

I never said their wasn't alot of luck involved. The only sax I got off of e-bay was a Martin Handcraft Troubadour. Which I sold back their for a small profit. I got a Clarinet off of their recently. Was their a risk, sure was it worth it, yeah.

Candheart.
I hope you take my suggestion into mind. Their are many online dealers that though the prices are higher but they gurantee good products. That is simply not the case on E-bay. Any case you have to know what you want.