How do I buy a cheap replacement cell phone?

[Bleacher Creature]

I looked on Ebay, but have no idea what to look for. I broke my phone and need another, but may switch plans soon and don't want to go all out.

[MissMillie]

1. ebay is the way to go

look for a phone that is compatible w/ your service provider. If you are not sure, call your service provider to find out.

[Symarip]

2. If you want to be brainless about it

Search ebay for unlocked cell phones. Otherwise, stick with a phone you know your provider will support. Most if not all verizon phones are incompatible with other phone companies.

[av8rdave]

3. The last guy that tried to rip off my identity used a prepaid phone

Probably from Best Buy.

[old mark]

4. We use only prepaid. Get them at Walmart.

very cheap, get only as much time as you need, we have never had any problems with them in nearly 4 years.
No contract, no BS.
mark

[NV Whino]

5. go to your service provider's site

and look for refurbished phones. When I had to upgrade to hands-free, I got a Blackberry for only an $8 upgrade fee. Do this even if you want to switch providers.