There is nothing wrong with getting your next cell phone straight from the company that you are signing up with.  However, from time to time you might need to get a new phone and you will not want to pay the price that they want you to pay.  Especially if you do not get the contract price.  This can be very pricey.  Unless of course you know of a good place to get Verizon Cell Phones.  And since I do know of a place this works out perfect for me.  I also have told many of my friends about this place.