Any chance of purchasing the Mini before Christmas anywhere or is eBay the only hope?
This ^^^use the reserve system. It works. after 10pm reserve the mini you want for in store pickup the next day.
Just ordered VZW LTE 16G BLK from them and sent back my Apple purchased one (I wanted 16GB anyway, originally got 32). Best part was NO SALES TAX (to NJ).Also tekserv is a good place to start. They are authorized by Apple as well.
OK, If I purchase the one with cellular for Verizon I don't have to start any new service contracts like I did with the iPhone 5?
Can't I just use it on my expensive "Share Everything" plan?
Not to up on these Minis with cell.
You are correct. You add it to your Share Everything plan and remove it from the plan at any time. I don't think Verizon charges an activation fee either (might be wrong on this).