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Wal-Mart has begun a pilot program to sell Apple's iPhone 3G in its stores, according to an internal Wal-Mart document that appeared on the blog Engadget.
The document states that beginning Dec. 28, Wal-Mart stores will sell the iPhone 3G. The prices will be $197 for the 8GB model and $297 for the 16GB model along with 2-year service contracts from AT&T Mobility. There is no mention of a $99 4GB model, which was rumored to be sold at Wal-Mart.
The pilot program stipulates that 488 stores will get 5 iPhone 3Gs that will be sold to Wal-mart employees, who, if they would like to be one of the five, will enter their names into a raffle at each store. Each store must sell all five of the phones during the pilot program. The phones must be sold at full retail pricing and with an AT&T contract.
Wal-Mart has consistently said that it has made no official announcement that it is selling the iPhone 3G. If Wal-Mart begins selling the phone, it will be the second large retailer in the United States to do so. Best Buy began selling the phone in September.
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Comments
Posted by Anonymous | December 17, 2008 - 3:59pm
So..... what about the $99 model.... just a bunch of smoke and mirrors or is it gonna be a REAL DEAL for us struggling through this recessions???
Posted by Anonymous | December 17, 2008 - 4:01pm
even if it is $99 the media package is still very costly for most customers....
Posted by Anonymous | December 17, 2008 - 5:16pm
" So..... what about the $99 model.... just a bunch of smoke and mirrors or is it gonna be a REAL DEAL for us struggling through this recessions???"
Because those of us who can't afford expensive stuff have a right to discounted high end electronics? Those of us struggling through this recession (myself included) might actually just have to go without an iPhone. I know - it's like saying go without watter but...
Posted by Joe | December 18, 2008 - 5:36pm
That is so ridiculous that they will not even give the employees a discount at least. Apple! I hope you didnt have a part in denying them discounts! I did a similar article also, check it out, support your fellow blogger.That is so ridiculous that they will not even give the employees a discount at least. Apple! I hope you didnt have a part in denying them discounts!
We did a similar article at iPhonespies . com
Check it out, support your fellow writers/bloggers.
Posted by Anonymous | December 30, 2008 - 7:27pm
in China, you can buy brand-new, unlocked iPhone for only $99. See:
alwayson.goingon.com/blog/Willie.Lu
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