Have I got it wrong?

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Hi All,

My father-in-law is looking to buy a new MP3 player and is seriously considering an Apple itouch.

During his on-line searching he found a site that got him excited bidfun.co.uk

Before doing anything involving handing over money he asked my advice. I said "Dont touch it with a barge pole - they are bordering on being a scam"

BUT - Am I right? Does anyone have any positive experiences of using this or other Bid sites to buy goods below RRP?

I know there are a whole bunch of such sites such as bestibid, madbid, ziinga bidwizn etc. Up to now I've assumed they are just very profitable sites for the owners and leave a trail of disgruntled users in their wake. But am I wrong?

Thanks in advance

Serenity

PS Regardless of the above - isthe itouch a good choice for a senior citizen (ie 80+ )

 

[daveh75]

A quick bit of Googlage suggests it's just another scam site,yes.

 

[Clare Newsome]

But i'd say you've got it right with the iPod Touch. My Dad - in his 70s - loves his

 

[Anonymous]

I'd rather be safe than sorry. Will be getting my Ipod Touch from Argos.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks All.

The problem of fiddly small buttons is the killer issue for him at the moment, hence the Touch idea.

If you do the maths - the amount those sites recieve in bids per item is staggering!

There are some Rich Whiz kids out there!

Best

Serenity