Well with Selmer, I can't see you goin much passed the beginner models with 800. Selmers are pretty expensive, becuase of the quality. If you got a pro horn from selmer, it would have to be pretty heavily used. Try looking into some vintage horns, or a different brand. Is there a Selmer dealer by you that sells used horns? Go swing by there and check them out. You might possibly get one of those 62's used. But the series 2's and 3's and definetly the refrences are too much

selmers are preety expensive. im not sure if you can get any used ones below $800. but you get what you pay. selmers are also usually used as a marker in reviews. it seems selmer produces extremely good horns that who ever beats it is worth considering. examples such as "im astonished by how this sax sounds! its even better than my previous selmer mark VI" or "This yani plays as equally well as a selmer series 3. which one should i get?" you can get to see such reviews at www.music123.com or www.wwbw.com (both sites are almost the same.. dunno wad they do wan). selmers are good but you can try considering many other top brands too such as yanagisawa, keilwerth and yamaha ( i only like yamahas custom series. the rest sarks). also when buying a sax, you must also know wat kind of sound you are looking for. dark? warm? bright? jazz type? classical type? when buyign a used sax, make sure you check the paddings, corks, buttons. see if they are in good condition. check also the tuning and look out for dents. make sure theres no green goop or maggots inside. remember to bring along some antiseptic wipes to clean the mouthpeice before use. ya.. thats bout all.. good luck :)