A reviewer who goes by Kira is apparently working on putting together a list of inexpensive but good quality toys that are good for new users. Check out this post
here She was asking for recommendations for items on her list. Might be a good place to start doing some shopping. Read LOTS of reviews. My very, very first vibrator completely turned me off of vibrating toys for about 9 years and ohhhh do I regret buying that cheap piece of crap because I have been missing out for years.