Can i buy a ebay cell phone and get a verizon plan?

[Just Hitched!]

I really want a new cell phone. Im using a prepaid one now, i was wanting to buy a cell phone from ebay, but am i able to go to a Verizon (NYSE: VZ) store with the ebay phone and get new service on it and how much will it cost? Any extra since i didn't buy it from their store.

Also, would i be able to get service but doing it online. PLEASE HELP! and no stupid answers either....
Also, any suggestion on buy a good cell phone??? not too pricey but worth your money

[Shelli]

Yeah you should be able to go to the Verizon (NYSE: VZ) store and get a good deal on a phone when you sign a contract with them.

If you buy an Ebay phone, they should be able to take the serial number on your phone and program it in their system.

[in4search.com]

yes, but have to Verizon (NYSE: VZ) phone

[Bama Gurl]

yes u can buy on ebay but it has to be compatiable with Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and u go through a credit check with them to see if u can get service....u could pay nothing or pay up to $1000 deposit depending on ur credit. but if u can get service with them u can ususally get a better deal on a new phone at the store. they will put the activation fee on the first bill which is $35

[chibear1986]

Instead of buying a phone of ebay...why don't you just sign up for a contract w/verizon and in turn most cell phone stores give you a pretty nice phone for free when you sign up for the contract.

But in regards to your original question, I can't see why not...I'm not sure if Verizon (NYSE: VZ) phones have sim cards(if it does just pop in your old one and your ready to go) or if they dont i think you should be able to just call verizon give the model # of the phone and they should be able to activiate it with the service plan.