Buying advice - iPhone 6 for use as an iPod touch

[ccard3dev]

Hello

I want to buy an iPhone 6 for use as an iPod touch (no talk/text/data), as there was no update to the iPod touch this year. I just wondered what the cheapest buying option would be under these conditions:
1: I do NOT need talk/text/data, as I use FaceTime and Messages over WiFi at both home and school.
2: I will be using an old SIM card to bypass activation and use the phone without a carrier plan.
3: I don't need the phone to be new, as long as it is in good condition.
4: I am willing to buy a phone with a bad ESN, as they still work as an iPod.
5: I can't afford a monthly data plan.
6: I can only afford up to $450 total.

And here are a few options I have considered:
1: (Cautiously) buying used from eBay/Craigslist.
2: Saving a little longer and buying contract-free from Boost Mobile.

Can anyone suggest what the best option is, or suggest an alternative?

Thanks!

P.S. I am not asking to buy from or receive a deal from a forum member.

 

[Consultant]

You might need to wait a year or two before the price drops down to $375.

 

[Truefan31]

Well if u don't care about bad esn cl and eBay won't be much of a threat to u then.

 

[ccard3dev]

Well if u don't care about bad esn cl and eBay won't be much of a threat to u then.

I guess the bigger threat would be iCloud lock. I can deal with a bad ESN, but an iCloud locked phone isn't worth anything to me.

 

[CelestialToys]

If you're not going to be using the cellular part of the phone have you considered an ipad mini? Unless you need something smaller it may be better suited to your needs and is (almost) within your budget.

I really can't imagine that you'll find a 6 in your budget for at least another 6 months or so, and definitely don't try your third option.

 

[ccard3dev]

If you're not going to be using the cellular part of the phone have you considered an ipad mini? Unless you need something smaller it may be better suited to your needs and is (almost) within your budget.

I really can't imagine that you'll find a 6 in your budget for at least another 6 months or so, and definitely don't try your third option.

I do not want the iPad Mini, as I prefer the smaller form factor of the iPhone and iPod touch (I really wish Apple had updated the iPod line this year).

Okay, I eliminated option 3.

By the way, my budget is now $450.