What printer should be my first 3d printer?

[curious aardvark]

not ultimaker.
Have a look at the monoprice range.

when it's available, I'd recommend the new mini delta.
https://mpminidelta.monoprice.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qHEP9T2OzA
I reckon these macines are going to fly off the shelves as fast as they can make them.
I'm having one :-)
It's actually small enough to sit on top of my first delta. Perfect portable machine.

But all their printers are made by good manufacturers and have great support. Mono price aren't the world's no 1 3d printer retailer for nothing.
They have a few machines in your price range.
https://www.monoprice.com/pages/3d_printers

Most of the range can be bought in europe as well as the us. They were having a few production issues with the mini delta, but hopefully should be available soon.