I finally purchased a new phone--2 days later dropped it, glass

[PoliticAverse]

4. Your cheapest option if the phone is still working is the stick on screen protector

(you can even get a glass one for < $ 10).

There are lots of you tube videos on self-replacing screen glass. See if there are any for your model and decide for yourself if you want to try/risk it.

BTW: I consider a "basic, no frills" phone to be ~ $ 40.

Also if you are on Verizon consider in the future changing over to Visible Wireless - Verizon's budget brand. Unlimited text, phone and Internet for $25/month.