How does the ESN on the Optimus V go bad?

[buzz86us]

I have been seeing on ebay Optimus V with bad esn how does this happen? I mean the phone is set up without contract so that if you don't pay you don't get further service. Can someone please let me know how this happens?

 

[mustafu]

It could be because it was a phone replaced under warranty that wasn't returned to Virgin. Or stolen from the store and not activated at the register. Or reported lost or stolen by the owner, to name a few examples.

 

[lance1955]

Stolen or unpaid balance. Typically its an unpaid balance that is due to bad ESN stay clear of it. You can get a new V from amazon for less that 120 from seller shopcell

 

[Ticojpunk]

Stolen or unpaid balance. Typically its an unpaid balance that is due to bad ESN stay clear of it. You can get a new V from amazon for less that 120 from seller shopcell

I got mine from shopcell. Good seller for sure. Don't mess with bad esn's. Just get a new one and be done with it.

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[zedorda]

OV with a bad ESN works fine as a wifi phone just don't plan on using the cell radio at all.