If you want the best value in the wake of the merger, consider these options:

Instead of a legacy Sprint phone, look for Certified Pre-Owned T-Mobile devices to ensure 100% network compatibility.

Sites like Swappa or Back Market may list "Sprint" phones. These are often older models.

Before buying a legacy Sprint phone, ensure it is unlocked and supports VoLTE . T-Mobile requires VoLTE for any device to work on its modern network.

If you were looking for the Sprint experience, here is how the market currently looks for potential buyers: