If they strictly will not let you have it, and don't buy the removal of the camera, I'de grab a Samsung i600.
It's kinda like the pantech, flip phone and all, no camera, just runs on 2003 and weighs enough to do bicep curls with. In truth, I like that phone. It's built like a tank! I have one myself that I'll activate from time to time to upgrade, etc. Dirt cheap to buy a new one,check it out!