How to Score a Cheap Smartphone This Holiday Season

If you're on the hunt for a cheap smartphone, get ready to pull the trigger. The best smartphone deals of the year crop up just about now -- as big-box retailers and cellular carriers try to grab your attention during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping craze.

Smartphone makers, led by premium brands Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Samsung (OTC: SSNLF), generally keep a tight grip on pricing, leaving budget-oriented shoppers with few options for discounts. Even Black Friday and Cyber Monday smartphone deals come with heavy restrictions and extensive fine print. But if you can meet the requirements, you stand to save. Here are four ways to score a cheap smartphone now.

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