Just because you have bought a cheap phone is no reason for it to look old and shabby. Many people change their cells for various reasons, for instance the old one has become obsolete, or there are new models available with more features or for the new look of the latest model. The old cell phone may still be in good working condition but with a bit of a worn out look. This can easily be rectified by changing a few things in it.
Most mobile manufacturers make it possible to have the outer casing changed. This is not just because one case is broken but because the user may want to change its whole look and also the color of the instrument. These cases do not cost much and you can get one for each different model.
If you have bought a used cell you can give it a new look by changing the casing to one of your choice. Most of the parts like the keypad and even the speakers can be changed. The keypad is the part which goes through the most wear and tear and will need to be changed especially if you have bought a used cell.
A good way to safeguard your cell phone is to get a cover for it so that it does not get damaged even if you drop it by mistake. Some models are delicate and break easily and it is good to protect them with a cover. All these additional parts are manufactured by the mobile phone manufacturer and are easily available at fairly affordable rates. Changing these parts would work out much cheaper than buying a new cell. So you can make your old cell look new by these simple changes.