Good reception w/ cheap phone?

[xva3000]

I'm moving to an area where Verizon's signal is not so great; I do ok w/ my LG VX8600 (at least 2 bars usually), but my wife has an old RAZR and keeps dropping calls. We have a year left on our contract, so I'd like to avoid switching carriers and paying a termination fee.
I was thinking to get her a cheap used Verizon phone on Ebay; does anyone have suggestions for reasonably priced Verizon phones that are known to have good reception and call quality? Nothing fancy needed, just something that will work.

[rjniles]

MOTO W385 would be my choice

[Quint101]

Originally Posted by rjniles

MOTO W385 would be my choice

Most Motorola phones are good with reception. The 385 is serving my mom and aunt well. The V325 was a signal hog as well... Mom broke the antenna and the signal wasn't affected all that much. She'd still be using that phone if the battery didn't die. I had an LG 3300 and the reception is good as well. Lots of folks swore by their Motorola E815s as well.

[RJB]

Try the W755

[Mobile Mike]

Originally Posted by RJB

Try the W755

I agree with Ryan that the W755 would be a good choice.

[xva3000]

Thanks for the advice all, I ended up buying a used e815 on ebay for $25, hopefully it works out.

[RJB]

Originally Posted by xva3000

Thanks for the advice all, I ended up buying a used e815 on ebay for $25, hopefully it works out.

Oh that is by far one of the best reception phones Verizon ever put out you will be happy with that phone.

[Mobile Mike]

Originally Posted by xva3000

Thanks for the advice all, I ended up buying a used e815 on ebay for $25, hopefully it works out.

You should be in great shape. The V710/E815 series were excellent for reception and ease of use. I still have the V710 floating around somewhere. Enjoy.