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Of course, you can buy new phones from authorized dealers and cell phone providers’ stores — just be sure to get all the details when you’re offered a bargain. Be sure to verify that the phone you’re buying will work with your carrier. (Note: Older Verizon and Sprint phones might not work on the current AT&T or T-Mobile network.)

Here are a few off-the-wall ideas for places to find the smartphone you’ve chosen:

 Amazon: You can purchase unlocked, new, or refurbished brand-name phones of all kinds, often at nice discounts. Amazon also sells extended warranties.

 eBay: Did you know that phone manufacturers have stores on eBay for refurbished devices? Certified refurbished Samsung phones come with a 2-year warranty and have a 30-day return window! Check out eBay’s Brand Outlet stores at ebay.com/b/Brand-Outlet/bn_7115532402 to see whether other phone brands have also opened a store.Don’t forget individual sellers on eBay, either. Lots of small tech-oriented businesses refurbish and unlock phones. Just search for the phone manufacturer’s name and the word refurbished. People also sell their perfectly good used phones whenever they buy new ones. Remember that every purchase on eBay comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can add, as an option, a 2-year warranty at a reduced price. If you’re new to shopping on eBay (or just haven’t visited for a while), take the refresher course, of sorts, in my latest book, eBay For Dummies, 10th Edition.

 Samsung Certified Re-Newed: Ever wonder where all those trade-ins go? The phones are fully refurbished by the manufacturer and sold with a 1-year warranty. You get free 2-day shipping and free returns extended to 15 days after delivery. This site also takes trade-ins, which can lower the prices even more. Visit samsung.com/us/explore/certified-re-newed-phones for more information.

The best times to buy a new smartphone are when the manufacturers announce new models. They generally offer significant deals on the previous versions. The time frame from Black Friday (the notorious shopping day after Thanksgiving) through Christmas is also when retailers offer deep discounts.