Then you were replaced with NOT the same product you brought in. Should have opened a small claims lawsuit for the cost of the phone and sue them. It's easy to

Then you were replaced with NOT the same product you brought in. Should have opened a small claims lawsuit for the cost of the phone and sue them. It's easy to show the judge "I bought this phone and can use it with any carrier, and when warranty at Verizon was done with it, can no longer use it anywhere other than Verizon" You simply materially did not get the same (or refurbished) product you brought in.