What are the costs options?

[sambert]

I am very new to DNA, but B Sykes book on DNA-USA was fascinating.

My cousin has a big database of our Swiss family, which goes back 20 plus generations.
We have blue French ancestors, and hence also some German blood, but no doubt other as well.
Recently we have married English and American wives/husbands.

What should I be asking for, and where to start (with what budget) ?

[R Walker]

Did anyone ever answer your question? Perhaps we need to know what you hope to find out. There seems to be a substantial family tree for your family. Did you hope to confirm the direct male line? That would be a yDNA test, best from FamilyTree DNA. Did you hope to find more relatives, or have a brick wall? That would be an autosomal test, either Family Finder by FTDNA (no y or mt results those have to be ordered separately). Or 23andMe which will include your y and mt determination, and give health results. There is also a test by Ancestry, but I am not familiar with it, as to comparisons with FTDNA Family Finder, or 23andMe. There is a range of costs with the different tests. Price is not always the best determinant. You need to choose which most fits your goals.

Once you are more clear on your goals, write back and someone may be able to give clearer direction.