I know more than one BlackBerry user who wants a Pearl so much that he is thinking of bailing from his Verizon Wireless contract just to sign up with T-Mobile so he can use a Pearl.

There are many more would-be Pearl users who are stuck with their carriers, and with other handsets. Preferring not to pay a $200 early withdrawal charge, some are counting down the months until their two-year service plan expires.

But did you know about Celltradeusa.com?

This outfit lets you buy unused portions of cell phone contracts, as well as list yours.


Here are some listings of folks that are lookin' to bail. In this case-Verizon BlackBerry users.

There are also searchable listings for other carriers as well. You can try and sell your plan or buy a partially used one such as one of those I've just listed.

Next, you, as a registered member, would contact a buyer or seller you see a plan, equipment and carrier with. It would then be y'alls responsibility to work out a transfer with your respective carriers.

Here's how that works, according to Celltradeusa:

"The transfer of responsibility process is basically the same for all cellular service providers, celltradeusa's FAQ notes. "The individual wishing to take over the contract submits a credit application to the service provider by phone or going to a corporate retail location. The company will make a decision on the credit worthiness of the applicant. If approved, transfer of responsibility documents are prepared and signed by the Celltradeusa.com original Get Out member and the Get In member who is assuming the contract. The transfer is complete when the documents are signed."