"Alan Briker" <ajb723@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:C1B31007.536F8%ajb723@optonline.net...
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> First time on this ng- please excuse if this question has been asked
> before.
> Currently have a Kyocera phone with Verizon. It sucks, but I'm not
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> for upgrade for 10 months, which is what is left on my contract.. I don't
> want to pay retail at Verizon for a new phone. If I buy a phone on e-Bay
> will Verizon activate it (assuming it is aVerizon compatible phone). If
> so,
> what do they charge? Is e-Bay a reliable source?
> Alan
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VZW charges to activate it-- but you can do it yourself for free from your
account page on the website.

If you buy from a reliable seller on Ebay, you'll be fine. Check the
seller's feedback ratings. Look for at least 98% positive-- and most
importantly, how they respond edto any negative comments. Avoid adolescent
or emotional folks. I've done better with private sellers rather than cell
phone wholesalers. also, make sure the phone is GPS enabled and the ESN is
clear.

Doc