Multi region dvd player

I watch a lot of american shows such as auction hunters, pawn stars, hardcore pawn, auction kings etc. and a lot of dvd releaases are region 1 only. I would like, consequently, to be able to purchase said dvds and will, therefore, require a region free player. I won't be buying loads and loads of these discs though, so don't want to spend too much on buying one. I've seen a few online but wondered if anyone else had seen any bargains. I would also be open to buying a bluray player which is multi region, but will cost a bit more. Thanks.