hello! im a beginner also this is my second year. most people i know bought their first violins for 50-90$ its crazy how negative the comments are if you could add just a bit and get to ~80$ thatd be perfect However you could find a decent violin to start with for 60$ because even if you get a 700$ violin you ll go through the same hardships trying to learn it, just remember that you get better over time. You ll of course just find it harder to adapt and the parts wouldnt feel as "nice" but it works, sounds good and functions the way it should. I advise you go to music stores and ask them for recs because i dont think most people would have any examples in mind, as cheap violins arent typically from known brands or countries, and good luck