Ordered mine online, was expecting to pay full amount. Two days before it shipped, they sent an email saying att had changed policy and they would be crediting my card $200 (which they have done already) Still 2 weeks until I am eligible.
Following is email
To Our Valued Apple Customer:
On June 17, AT&T announced a change to their upgrade eligibility policy
and best upgrade pricing for qualifying iPhone 3G owners. *
Based on AT&Ts updated qualification criteria, we are pleased to inform
you that you are eligible to receive a refund on your recent
iPhone 3G S purchase. *
Your Order Acknowledgment and Shipment Notification emails will reflect
the original purchase price. However, Apple will issue you a refund in
the amount of $200.00, which is the difference between your original
purchase price and the new qualifying price.
Apple will process your refund in the next 5 days, and will send you an
email when this has been completed. We will process your refund based
on your original payment method.*See below for details.
No additional action is needed on your part for you to receive the
refund.*These activities will not impact your estimated delivery dates.
You can view the most up-to-date status of your order, including
monitoring the details of your refund, at online Order Status
<www.apple.com/orderstatus>.
Thank you for choosing Apple.*
Sincerely,
Apple Online Store Team
Answers to many Apple Online Store questions can be found at
Online Help <http://store.apple.com/us/help>
Refund Details
-Credit card refunds are sent to the card-issuing bank.*Please contact
the card-issuing bank with questions about when the credit will be
posted to your account.
-Apple Gift Card payments are refunded in the form of a new Apple
Gift Card.* Please allow up to five business days to receive your
new Apple Gift Card via United States Postal Service (USPS) after
processing.
-Cash payments are refunded in the form of a check from Apple, which
will be mailed to your billing address.
