Confused about whether unlocking is necessary...

[Doobla]

Ok, so I found a great deal on a couple of Verizon 6800's so I bought them. I checked the ESN's with Alltel and they said they would activate them.

Now I read in the official unlock/custom rom thread and got a bit scared due to it talking about not using the unlock software with a version 2.xx ROM which my Device Information Control Panel reports is my version. It also talks in that thread about upgrading the GPS radio after unlocking. Is it talking about a software update or physically changing the hardware radio? That's scary stuff to me.

Bottom line is that I know enough that I have been updating the software ROM on my old 6700 using the kitchen for a while but this unlocking bit and the process behind it has me worried I will trash the phone. Peace of mind would be greatly appreciated.

Jon