"Oh they run about $350-$400 with the service," Adam says. He sees hope slink down Ethan's face, tiptoe away. "If you're thinking of getting one, I could sell you this one cheap, around two bills."

"Don't you like it?" asks Ethan.

"Love it. Just planning on getting a new one."

"Boy, I'd love it. Don't have $200 right now though."

Chandler is listening to this exchange. "I can give you the $200, Ethan. If you'll sell me that Willie Nelson signed album you have."

Ethan considers. He is a huge Willie fan, but an iPhone will somewhat take care of phone, computer, and internet cheaper than it'd cost him otherwise. And Chandler's offer is generous.