if it gets you woodturning and enjoying yourself it doesn`t matter how much it costs,as whatever the cost its worth it if it makes you happy,and you can always upgrade at a later stage,I started off with a drill powered lathe from Argos,cost me £29.95p,it soon got modified,but then used for nearly 8yrs before I upgraded to an Axminster lathe,another 8yrs on and I have a big Jet lathe,keep on making shavings,regards,
Eric.