Buying an iPhone off ebay

[tsheil]

How does it work, buying a phone off ebay? Will I be able to simply buy it an activate it just like when you buy a phone through a verizon store? If it is used will I run into any trouble with activation? Also what about insurance?

[soupcannon]

Buyer beware could be bad or stolen and unless it is new there is no insurance

[#3]

I wouldn;t do it. I hada friend try that. They paid for a new phone, got one that was obviously used.

[BDA]

You might try swappa.com. They are supposed to guarantee the phones to have clear ESN numbers and the prices are as good as Ebay.

[packer12]

You can, but you have to make sure the phone has a clean ESN (not reported stolen or unpaid account).

[bearone21]

find something on craigslist & activate it before buying ota or at a verizon store. if you can't activate, as was mentioned, it might be stolen.

[vsulla]

get esn from seller and check it first if it's eligible http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/estore/certifieddevice/cd