How to activate a used iphone 4 from ebay?

I'm thinking of buy a iPhone 4 for verizon on ebay and I'm confused on how to activate it onto my account after i get it. could I go to a verizon wireless store and they activate it for me? Please Help!!!!!

yes verizon will activate it for you.  as long as it is a verizon phone.  id be a little careful dealing with ebay, so you dont get ripped off.  make sure you know what you're buying.  you can also have the person(s) send you the ESN number, then call verizon (might be a website also ?) to make sure it is legit.

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