Best option for upgrading from 3g to 4g. Amazon yes or no?

I currently have 2 smartphones on a 3g unlimited plan, a Samsung Fascinate and a Droid X. I want to get a Galaxy S3 and Droid DNA to replace them. I've seen both phones on Amazon for 30 and 50 bucks respectively when upgrading.
What's my best option here? I understand that you can grandfather a 3g unlimited to 4g unlimited but only if you buy the new phone for Full price from Verizon. If I were to switch to a tiered plan, should I change the plan first, then buy the Amazon phones? Or would that incur extra charges and more plan changes? Any known caveats/problems for using Amazon to upgrade the phone?

Yes, you CAN keep that unlimited data plan even if you move to 4G.
Here's a good article to read:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2320134
They advise you to do it in the store. Don't finalize anything until you are CERTAIN they've done it right and you still have your unlimited plan.

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