Finally...

After 5 years of contemplating and indecision, I finally went ahead to get a cello.

Synwin SVC445001 cello, $1,926

For a cello, it's not really expensive, but then I am not really good enough to justify a good and expensive cello anyway. 

The last time I touched a cello was 12 years ago. It's time to scrub the rust off my cello skills...