Using iPhone 3Gs as an iPod Touch, while using my new Verizon iPhone 4 as a phone? Lost original sim?

Well, Im at a loss for this one. A few weeks ago I jumped over to verizon predicting that Id rather get an iPhone 4 and wade through the intermediate (iPhone 4s, iPhone 3GS) release until the iPhone 5. I planned on using my old iPhone 3Gs (AT&T, of course) as an iPod Touch. I tossed the original sim figuring there was no need for it in fear that I could somehow reactivate my old contract. I restored the iPhone 3GS as a method of erasing everything and starting fresh, as well as updating the firmware however now It is asking me to "Activate" my iPhone and im at a loss of what to do. Is there any hope? or must I resort to Craigslist to selvedge some cash out of this old friend?

You'll need a sim card.

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