Of course we can't expect ATT to subsidize multiple phones. So extra new ones without another contract must be full price.
However, it used to be that Apple replaced out-of-warranty phones at or near actual cost. For example, if you broke the touchscreen of the original iPhone or dropped it in water, you paid a flat $250/350 (now $200/300).
By that logic, all such non-warrantied "repairs" should still run around $200/300 (8/16GB).
Instead, it sounds like Apple thinks they can hide that they're getting about $200 in subsidy money. I think the OP should call Apple support instead, and see what they'll do by mail.
EDIT: Never mind. The new advanced replacement FAQ quotes the higher price:
See Section 10 of the FAQ here
However, it used to be that Apple replaced out-of-warranty phones at or near actual cost. For example, if you broke the touchscreen of the original iPhone or dropped it in water, you paid a flat $250/350 (now $200/300).
By that logic, all such non-warrantied "repairs" should still run around $200/300 (8/16GB).
Instead, it sounds like Apple thinks they can hide that they're getting about $200 in subsidy money. I think the OP should call Apple support instead, and see what they'll do by mail.
EDIT: Never mind. The new advanced replacement FAQ quotes the higher price:
See Section 10 of the FAQ here