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I learned the vast majority of what I know by myself.
I knew how to read music as I had been in the band in high school so, that wasn't really a problem. I bought a nice acoustic from a pawn shop, a few books, learned how to read tablature and taught myself the basics. I've slowly, but surely been building on that for the last 4 years. I'm no virtuoso, but I know my way around a guitar.
I've never taken lessons per se, but I was lucky. I had a few friends who helped me out and I spent a lot of time at the local guitar shop where I met more than a few folks who were willing to answer questions and took the time to show me a few things.
In my opinion, I'd exhaust all other options before consulting an instructor as there is a lot you can learn on your own. On the other hand, there is a lot of stuff, especially if you want to learn chord progressions, music theory, etc..., that isn't as easy to learn by yourself. If that's the road you want to take, maybe some professional instruction is what your looking for.
If you do decide to seek out professional instruction (it's been said here, but I feel I should mention it again) ask around. There are a lot of schmucks out there willing to take your money.
Good luck
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