Subsidized pricing at Apple?

[iRabbit]

Maybe this is a stupid question, but if I go to the Apple Store to buy a 3G phone on July 11th, do I get the subsidized price (assuming I'm eligible)?

In other words, is Apple selling them directly at the subsidy price, or do you need to go to AT&T to get that price?

 

[EricNau]

The Apple Stores will be selling iPhones at the same price as AT&T stores: $199 and $299.

 

[Niiro13]

What he said.

Also, in order to check if you're eligible, I believe Apple is receiving training from AT&T on account checks and stuff (like how AT&T is receiving iPhone training).

 

[crazychris3992]

but what if you go in saying that you are buying it as a gift?

 

[eplchamps0304]

but what if you go in saying that you are buying it as a gift?

Its been said several times already, you have to sign a contract to buy the phone, no matter what. So your question has been answered already.

 

[crazychris3992]

well then...

ebay or craigslist will be my friend here.

 

[onlycopunk]

The old "gift" excuse will be the same as any other subsidized phone sold by ATT that people buy as gifts. You either have to pay full price, or get a gift certificate for the subsidized price and let the user come in and sign the contract themself.

 

[Niiro13]

well then...

ebay or craigslist will be my friend here.

Not really.

The only way I can think of to get a 3G iPhone without the contract is if they signed the contract at the beginning, waited 30 days, then cancelled the contract and paid the early termination fee.