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Best Buy Reward Zone $99 iPhone 3G

Best Buy offers Reward Zone members savings up to $100
on a new Apple iPhone 3G

For one week only, between 2/22 and 2/28/09, Premium Silver Reward Zone members receive a $100 discount on new iPhone 3G purchases. All other Reward Zone members will receive a $50 discount.

Will the $99 iPhone 3G be able to carve its niche in the market without losing its identity? As made evident by the recent $99 iPhone 3G promotions, $99 iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3G will either take the legs out from under the competition or cannibalize the iPod in the process.

Regardless, these market adjustments from the iPhone 3G identity crisis will continue to benefit consumers. If AT&T can’t entice you with the cheapest version of the most innovative product of the century, then Apple should begin to seriously reconsider its business agreement with this carrier.

If you are looking to switch to AT&T or looking to get an iPhone 3G for a hefty discount (Cheaper iPhone 3G No Contract), now is one of your best opportunities too.

Apple iPhone 3G Best Buy Offer
8 GB or 16 GB (in Black or White)

Discounts as Follows:

Premium Silver Reward Zone members

8 GB iPhone 3G
regular price: $599.99
-$400 instant savings
-$100 additional savings
= $99

16 GB iPhone 3G
regular price: $699.99
-$400 instant savings
-$100 additional savings
= $199

Reward Zone members

8 GB iPhone 3G
regular price: $599.99
-$400 instant savings
-$50 additional savings
= $149

16 GB iPhone 3G
regular price: $699.99
-$400 instant savings
-$50 additional savings
= $249

$99 iPhone 3G Refurb from AT&T Returns

AT&T Online has dropped refurbished prices on the iPhone 3G by $100.

You can now get an 8 GB iPhone 3G for $99
or a 16 GB iPhone 3G in Black or White for $199

They did this back in December for a short time before
prices went back up $50. So if you want one act fast.

If you don’t care for AT&T you can cancel service after 30 Days.
Here’s an estimated cost sheet:

$99 Refurb iPhone 3G + $175 ETF + $36 Activation + $70 Month + $8 Taxes = $388 Cheap 8 GB iPhone 3G

The 16 GB will cost an estimated $488.

Cheaper than eBay, cheaper than buying the iPhone 3G sans contract, possibly cheaper than Craigslist and you still have a 1 year warranty from Apple. The only con is the credit check, that can reduce points if you receive a lot of inquiries.

Standard AT&T Memo: To cancel service within the first 30 days, the customer must return their equipment to the place of purchase (no exceptions). If the customer cancels service after 30 days, they will be charged the ETF. The customer is not required to return the device to cancel after 30 days.

Craigslist iPhones

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If you’re looking for an iPhone, Craigslist is the best way to go. There’s no waiting, it’s constantly updated and less than the price of shopping on eBay.

Craigslist’s average list price for a 1st Generation 8 GB iPhone is $280-350. The 16 GB receiving $365-$425.
Craigslist’s average list price for a 2nd Generation 8 GB iPhone 3G is $499-650. The 16 GB receiving $600-$850.
eBay’s prices are, on average, $50-200 higher than Craigslist prices.

Inflating the value of the iPhone cannot be more prevalent than in the online marketplace. There are an illicit majority of local adverts who are greedy, misled, or both.

This post is dedicated to help you come to a conclusion regarding the iPhone’s worth.
You can negotiate on craigslist, so use that to your advantage.

Don’t pay more than $300 for a 1st Gen iPhone 8GB, $400 for a 16GB
or $450 for an 2nd Gen iPhone 8G or $600 for a 16GB

Prices will go down as steadily as Apple’s stock and eventually it will be offered without having to be activated in store and on other networks. In the meantime, be patient and grab yourself an older one.

Aside from Craigslist and eBay, you can also try this method Get an iPhone 3G w/o a Contract for $199