I would definitely go cheap buddy, the Lil Deuce is an excellent call to start with, and I still carry mine with me every day in the woods.It'sgot a muffled sound so I only use it forearlyroost talk and late morningfeeding calls.Dont expect the call to do it all for you, it takes many many hunts to gain the experience you need to make it happen. Whatever sounds you hear, try to learn how to mimic them, and you can do that easily with cheap calls. Different strikers can turn one call into many different calls so try out some different strikers. Another great call for a great price is the Primos Power Crystal which I use for loud cuts and yelps when I wanna be aggressive. It's got better volume and carries a long way, try it out. The best tool you can carry is PATIENCE.

I've used an Ol' Yeller by Knight and hale for 3 years now....
I think it just sounds more like a turkey in the woods.... I've had 4 or 5 that sound good in my hand right out the box, get em in the woods and somethings just not right....
Plus, it greatly depends on how you dress them.

Running the flame of a butane lighter over the surface will drive the moisture back out, when it goes from black to grey it's ready. You can repeat if needed.

For a starter call I reccomend a Quaker Boy GPS(if you can find one), it's a highly directional call with good tone and easy to control. A chestnut peg really makes it sound good. I've called in more gobblers with that one than any other call, it's a good beginner slate.

I'm with kingvjack and JoeA. Sla-tek calls like Ol' Yeller by knight and hale is an excellent call to learn on. It sounds good, gets the turks fired up, and its cheap. Another of my favorites is the Primos Power Crystal. For $20, you can't beat it. Its my go to call.