Hey Konda! Welcome to Guitar for Beginners and Beyond!
First things first- how much money are you looking to spend? Gibson Les Pauls are some of the highest quality electric guitars sold, so they can cost you a pretty penny. Epiphone guitars run cheaper, and while the quality is not as great, they are still pretty solid guitars.
I'd generally stay away from Starter Packs. They generally feature low-quality products that will break quickly or sound like trash. UGB has a great thread on that
here.
Think about it. An authentic Les Paul costs thousands of dollars. It's not possible to sell a guitar with even half it's quality, include an amp, a case, and a bunch of other things, all for $200.
Another thing to watch for if you're buying on sites like eBay or Craigslist is fakes. Since the Gibson Les Paul is the world's most famous electric guitar, hundreds of thousands of fake, low-quality copies are out there, especially on the internet. They are authentic looking but sound like garbage, and can be distinguished only by minor details. I suggest buying your guitar personally, or from an accredited site like
Guitar Center,
zZSounds, or
Musician's Friend.
Now, a
standard Epiphone Les Paul is far better than a Starter Pack, but costs more. It's a beautiful guitar and it sounds fantastic.
If you have more money to spend, I'd suggest
this Gibson Les Paul. It comes with a hardshell case and costs only $800. It's a little less fancy looking than standard Les Pauls, but it's still a beautiful, great sounding guitar.
I hope you find what you're looking for! Just remember, don't skimp on money when buying a new guitar. Spend as much as you can, because you get what you pay for.
Best of luck!
Eugene