Off Contract Price?

I asked before I used my upgrade discount and they told me 499 as well. Its a shame for 350 I would of bought it right out and saved my upgrade for what ever came along next year.
 
If $500 is too much and you get it on upgrade, Walmart has it for free! I'm going to stop by there and see if they have any in stock. If so, I'm guessing $80 in store maybe $100 since the BB Bold 9700 is free on their site and about $80 in store.
 
I guess I'll have to dish out the $500, plus the cost of a new Vera Bradley purse for my wife so she doesn't flip out when she sees me with a new phone... :p
 
Someone posted in the comments of the latest post on AndroidCentral, and is correct:

It's free on contract from letstalk.com and $229 off contract. Amazing price!
 
Several of us have already placed orders at the $229 price and have confirmed the order with the customer service 800-number. Their verification department is closed on Sundays, but these orders should all get processed Monday.
 
I was able to get mine at a local store on Saturday for $350. It rang up at that price. I guess the ones who were able to pick it up early got some benefits out of it!