Dear Aunt TUAW,
I wanted to get a cheap iPhone plan for my dad but your write-up says that I can't use my first generation iPhone with AT&T's Pay As You Go. I'm going to need a 3G or newer unit.
So what's my best bet for scoring an inexpensive out-of-contract iPhone? I looked at eBay and everything there is unlocked and expensive!
Your loving nephew,
Steve
Dear Steve,
Unfortunately, the used iPhone market is hotter that Auntie's collection of vintage Big Band LPs, all because of those unlocked units. Websites like