Have I got it wrong?

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+ )