I just called my local Verizon corporate store, which I've done business with many times. The manager just informed me I can NOT pay full retail price for the new Samsung Note 2 until approx two weeks from now. This is because they currently have limited stock on hand, and want to give first priority to new contract customers. The manager said this is a new policy for all of Northern California. WTF ?!?!? The reason I want to pay full price is to keep my grandfathered unlimited 4G plan when I got my Thunderbolt on day one. The same manager said I am able to pay full price by ordering through the Verizon website, and having the phone sent to me. Anyone else getting the same story?