[balata9999]

Looking at archtops in the 2500-3500 range used. Carved spruce top models. What are some other comparable or better guitars in this range (excluding eastmans no chinese guitars please). It seems like I am seeing a lot of heritages plus quite a few vintage type instruments that I don't necessarily recognise or have a hard time evaluating the conditions of and potential problems without seeing in person. I have seen a few luthier made instruments that while intriguing I can't find a single review on.
Are there other instruments in this range that are commonly reguarded as pretty good quality all around that I wouldn't be taking too big of a risk buying sight unseen.