Savannah,
The Kenchii 5 stars are really good shears for the money, as are the Scorpions and both are very affordable. The Scorpions are at or under $100 and the 5 stars are just below to just over $100.
I think the main thing you want to check, is the "fit". If you have small hands, you may like an off-set handle better than an even handle, as you don't have to open your grip up as far to get the full motion of the shear (opening/closing). I prefer the off-set as it doesn't fatigue my hand and I can scissor comfortably all day. Another thing, make sure your finger holes don't allow your fingers to slide in to far. You want just the tips to be "into" to the holes. Of course, you probably already know all this and I'm just rambling on, lol.
I do like to "try on" shears before I purchase them, but I know the Kenchii line pretty good and I wouldn't be afraid to buy any of them without a test drive

Just dont' expect me to BUY any other brand with out it, lol.