i'm looking to pick up a really cheap mp3 player that may or may not resemble the ipod.

does anyone know of some legitimate U.S. websites, other than ebay?

Cheap=lack of functionality + internal memory. That doesn't mean it won't be any good. Currently I'm using my Amp'd Hollywood phone as my MP3 player (since it's not good for anything else). I have a 2gb sd card, which is more than enough for me. The cheaper it is the less functions you will have, ie playlist, sort, etc. Try newegg.com. I've bought tons of stuff from them. Most techies consider them the best in the business when it comes to buying component parts. Type MP3 in the search and look at the reviews.

thanks man, the reviews on that site are very helpful

woot.com has a $79 30 GB Zune posted today... one day one deal, if you don't catch it by midnight it's gone.

Sold out already!

stealdeals.net is a great bargain website

doesnt deal mainly with mp3 players but almost every week they find an awsome deal on one. while you're on it pick up a  $25 restaurant.com gift certificate for 3 bucks! haha