From: johnl@taugh.com   
      
   It appears that Fred Goldstein   said:   
   >the networks take that into account. You can get still-supported used   
   >phones off of eBay if you don't want to shell out for new, though decent   
   >if basic Motos are under $200.   
      
   For used phones I prefer swappa.com which specializes in phones and   
   does IMEI checks before accepting listings you know the phone isn't   
   stolen. I see an unlocked Motorola G7 power, a pretty good 2019 phone,   
   for $87. If you don't insist on the newest fanciest phones, there are   
   some very good deals.   
      
   It would be nice if you could use a 40 year old mobile phone like you can use   
   a 40 year old landline phone, but that's not going to happen.   
      
   Here is a picture of my 40 year old landline phone. Works great. To   
   its right you can see the add-on Caller-ID box which isn't much newer.   
      
   https://photos.app.goo.gl/i8X8JNRA7HCGSVXf9   
      
   R's,   
   John   
      
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