Buying a Sax : eBay Guides

Just be perfectly aware that there is a big difference between the names Selmer and Selman. Some ads will tell you their Selman saxophone is not one of the cheap knockoffs, and will advertise as though they were selling a Selmer.

http://www.the-saxophone.com/selman-saxophones.html - This site indicates that "While Selmer makes saxophones that retail for well over $1000, the usual price for a Selman is under $300. Any new saxophone that sell for such a cheap price should probably be avoided."

So be informed, and be aware of what you're purchasing. Selmer is the respectable brand, and Selman is just a similar sounding knock-off of that brand.