Need mp3-player advice

[bigfish]

Let's put it bluntly: I'm a teenager obsessed with music and want to have it on the go without using a phone or CD player (bit bulky, isn't it?) - what are some good options?

Before everyone says "get an iPod": I've looked into them both locally and in international sites like ebay, eoe-works and whatever else. The general consensus: its too expensive for me, and for too little capacity! I think $40 for 2GB is excessive.

Any tips or suggestions? Be open to all options. Thanx!

[whatislove]

You could YOLO it and use a cheap one, 40 dollars for 2GB is crazy...

[dorpy]

See if you can get a Walkman Player (they still make them) or a Ericsson phone. They're very good, or you could get a used FiiO