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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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anybody ever done this? what do i need to look for?
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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I've bought two. Look for the phone you want and make sure they have a return policy and good feedback.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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i have sprint. i've looked at a couple phones and they say esn is clear and ready for activation. that sounds good to me. is that right?
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DozerDan
i have sprint. i've looked at a couple phones and they say esn is clear and ready for activation. that sounds good to me. is that right?
If its from a reputable shop you should be good, If its a private seller id PM them and ask for the ESN # and call Sprint to verify.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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palm treo 700p it is...DON'T EVER BUY A MOTOROLA KRAZR!!!!
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DozerDan
palm treo 700p it is...DON'T EVER BUY A MOTOROLA KRAZR!!!!
haha..

Im goin to try another SLVR.... i like the one i have but the # 3 and 7 are really sensitive...
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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i've had 3 razr's and they're great. this **** KRAZR is sloooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wwwww
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DozerDan
i've had 3 razr's and they're great. this **** KRAZR is sloooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wwwww
haha... what carrier do you have?
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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get one thats Unlocked so you can still use it if you change carriers.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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I have bought a few, make sure they have good feedback, about ther products, a reasonable return pol. Just like any other auction, make sure they take paypal. There are some scammers out there, but still alot of honest people.

John
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