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Hey folks, take a look at this site that you can order from, you can order 3 at time if you want. http://www.plugin2apple.com

I’d be careful.  As far as I know, ONLY Apple’s Online Store is authorized to sell iPhones, after its stores and AT&T’s company stores.

Dave Marsh - 30 June 2007 09:07 PM

I’d be careful.  As far as I know, ONLY Apple’s Online Store is authorized to sell iPhones, after its stores and AT&T’s company stores.

That was true for Launch day, but if this rule is to apply after that then over 6,000 listings on ebay are currently in violation.

A good point, but I bet those on eBay are ones purchased legally and being resold at a substantial premium.  This site purports to be an online retail store selling iPhones at retail prices, so where did they get them?  Apple’s ordinary resellers (e.g., MacMall, MacZone) don’t have them.  Search Google for iPhone Stores and you’ll get a bunch of links for Apple sites, AT&T sites, and iPhone accessories sites. 

The only thing that appears legitimate about the site is that the iPhones are priced at $5.00 off retail, which is pretty routine on legitimate sites for other Apple products. 

I’d be very careful until someone confirms they actually purchased a phone successfully from them, and were able to activate it through iTunes with AT&T.

As an aside, as of yesterday every Apple retail store still had iPhones in stock, so unless you live in the boonies there’s little reason to purchase one online.

thanks guys. that was interesting

There is no way I’d order my iPhone from a 3rd party other than Apple or AT&T.  Aren’t these all resales?  Good luck on the return!