You can get USB MP3 players for as less as Rs. 1900 for a 512 MB player. In fact, what u shall b getting for such a price is not a branded player, but some player which has been imported from countries like Korea, from where technology is exported at very low prices. I bought an MP3 player at Rs. 2100 (for a 512 MB),[ from a customs shop]; which has the name of a BIG electronics company on it & looks very genuine though I know that it has been manufactured by a Korean company. I can say this because the manual which has been provided has been printed in some east-Asian language.
So. I will suggest, that go ask in any customs shop & I am sure u will get an MP3 player at dirt-cheap prices. As far as performance is concerned...theres always a risk in buying electronic goods from such places, as there isnt any guaranttee which is given. But, I must say that I have been very lucky & my player hasnt given me any problems yet even after 6 months of use.