Use:
window.location = "http://my.url.here";
Here’s some quick-n-dirty code that uses jQuery to do what you want. I highly recommend using jQuery. It’ll make things a lot more easier for you, especially since you’re new to JavaScript.
<select id = "pricingOptions" name = "pricingOptions">
<option value = "500">Option A</option>
<option value = "1000">Option B</option>
</select>
<script type = "text/javascript" language = "javascript">
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
jQuery("#pricingOptions").change(function() {
if(this.options[this.selectedIndex].value == "500") {
window.location = "http://example.com/foo.php?option=500";
}
});
});
</script>