I am considering buying a bb from someone from craigslist to avoid using my upgrade with ATT. I am going to use the upgrade for the Bold whenever it comes out.

What do I need to do to make sure I do not buy a stolen BB? People will not tell you that its stolen and I do not unknowingly want to attempt to use a stolen phone.

stolen*

It is hard to tell. If you had VZW, and activation of a stolen phone is impossible, you could always call ahead with the ESN and have them run it. With ATT, you theoretically could use a stolen phone without anyone noticing. I know, because a former friend of mine was using a stolen Treo on ATT in the past, with no problems (besides moral and ethical).

just buy the phone from the carrier.

That way you know its not stolen.

Other wise, you will never know.

Start here:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/buy-...lackberry.html

Good luck!

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Thanks for the replies.

Jerzey Jon, I am trying save money on a phone that I am going to use a month or two...assuming the Bold comes out by then. The used 8310 on Craigslist is $250 compared to $350 from ATT.

Thatzmister...thanks for the link.

You might also try the WTS Section here. You can look at a members feedback and get some additional reassurance. I have bought a device here. If you are buying off of craigslist I would not but unless they can provide Ebay feedback.

Good luck Jguz!

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Just missed this one:

WTS: New Blackberry 8310 Titanium (AT&T)

This one is still up:

WTS: Blackberry 8310 or 8300

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check the imei and all that **poopie** with VeRiZoN

LongIsland, please watch your language on the forums here.

Thank you.

Wirelessly posted (at&t BlackBerry 8310)

I bought my 8310 from at&t for $99, after a $100 rebate. So with all the reasurance I get for buying straight from at&t and it only being $100 in the long run, I would say straight from the carrier is the way to go.

True, buying from the carrier is a good deal and the only way to be 100% positive the BB isn't stolen. But the OP stated he wanted to save his upgrade for the Bold. Buying used is a great idea but always risky. Try getting the IMEI number from the seller and see if Verizon can verify it's not stolen.

Same here, although AT&T has not sent me my $100 rebate card yet! Them stingy rascals.

thatboiwes, Johnny909, are you guys talking about buying a phone WITHOUT signing a 2-yr contract? $99 after a rebate sounds like it is.

As Rambo pointed out, I am waiting for the Bold to come out for me to sign another 2 yr contract(upgrade).

Ask the carrier if they will upgrade you to the bold when it comes out if you sign now with a "loaner"

yes, sorry,