I have bought a couple real cheap push pins from the big box retailers and one flat out didn't sound realistic and the other was half way broken when I received it. I am still trying to master the mouth calls to the point where Im confident using one while trying to close the deal on a bird at close range. For now though, im really just looking to buy a push pin or something similar that I can use now until i get better with the mouth calls. Not wanting to spend a fortune on one, but I have learned the hard way that you get what you pay for in essence. If i could find one in the $40-50 range or cheaper that would be great!