Upgrade status changed within a week??

Last week I called 639 and got a message saying I am not eligible for the standard discount, but that I can pay a discounted price, and that I would be eligible in 7/2010. I called ATT for more info, but he kept telling me to check back in before release date because it may change. I just figured this was a lie to keep my hopes up (for what I dont know)

I just texted again though and got a different message stating that I can upgrade for $18!

Anyone else had this experience?