I'm not sure what the current price is, but I would consider the Gabbanelli model 101 a good in-between. Three rows with no switches. Nice instrument. Then, for about $2000 you could have Stormy Hyde in Australia hand-build you a fabulous two row, custom tuned, custom everything, delivery at the end of the year.
www.concertina.info/hydeaccordions/about.htm
A friend in Austin owns three of them, including a model made just for her called the "Texas Rose".
He even has a new line of Midi boxes.
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The Aussie boxes are good folkie boxes.. never seen them do Cajun or Zydeco.. despite their quality and reputation.. ( which I do not doubt are excellent )..
the best cheapo three row on the market is a Panther..or Compadre ( both by Hohner )..
best three row with register..is an old Corona IIIR for blues and zydeco. It has a slow keyboard for any fast playing.. but when mic'ed it sounds wicked.
Several players on this forum have indulged in one and got the sound they wanted at a decent price..
A Gabb101 is still a two reed box..and IMHO is overpriced.