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I'm self-taught as well, and although I wish I had learned proper techniques from the beginning, I got started by learning a few chords & strumming along with some songs I wanted to play, adding more and more along the way. You can do a lot just by picking up a very basic book that shows you some chords & scanning the Internet for some tabs.
It's a good way to go if, like you said, you just want to see if you like playing.
As for where to buy an instrument, there is one answer. EBAY! I've bought 5 or 6, and have had great experience. If you want an acoustic, look for SOLID TOP. There are some on eBay, (like the Jay Turser Models - they're an incredible value and sound great) that cost less than a laminate top from a guitar store. The better the sound, the more you're going to want to practice.
I used to sell guitars in a music store - and if you really want to go that route, keep in mind that the price is negotiable. Expect them to go to at least 30% off retail for you. Still, you're not going to beat eBay pricing on new guitars from some of these sellers...
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