Equal or better tonearm than Jelco for like amount of money

TS-350S MKll  effective mass is ~ 9 grams

Maybe i missed that model, classic Jelco 750D series are higher mass, but no one can recall exact mass (15-21g?) 

FR64S for similar price or LESS than Jelco?  On what planet?

Chakster I do have 750EB and with heavy (not original) headshell it’s in the region of 20 with test disk.

Although Jelco abandoned old series and new series compliance is much higher. In 12 inch they do have only 13 grams.
https://www.jelco-ichikawa.co.jp/cn3/tk-850m.html
So IMO if someone likes high compliance it’s the last chance.

Bukanona, I assume you mean effective mass is much lower, not “compliance is much higher”.

The Origin Live Alliance is a very decent low priced tonearm that can be adapted to most cartridges. It does not have  a removable head shell. I personally do not like contacts out there anyway. I think Frank Kuzma has the right method with his head shells. 
Tonearms can be very safely purchased used as long as you can evaluate them prior to purchase. If there is no external sign of damage and the bearings are smooth and tight you are in business.
Put the Syrinx PU3 on your wish list. If you can find one in good shape grab it. It is an amazing arm. You would have to spend $4k to beat it and many, more expensive arms can not keep up with it.