luvs, I've had a Bron mandoline for quite a few years and really, really like it. It's easy to use and makes paper-thin to quite thick slices very easily. It also does matchstick cuts and thicker French fry-like cuts. It's easy to use and easy to clean. Folds flat for storage.
I would also recommend using the cutting guard or, if you elect not to do that, get a protective cutting glove. The blades are SHARP and you could get a nasty, albeit clean, cut. You don't want to go there.
Check on Amazon. I looked there a couple of minutes ago and they have 163 entries for mandolines. Plus, anything over $25 is Super Saver "no shipping" fee. You might find something there. Also, don't forget about their "Friday" sales and, as someone posted on another thread, they have a "Deals" section with various %-off on lots of items. Perhaps a mandoline can be found in that section, too. I didn't look there.
Happy mandoline hunting.