I posted this somewhere else but I think it warrants its own thread.
Radio Shack is taking pre-orders for the Epic online for $249.00 (+tax) out the door ...no mail-in rebate. They say they will start shipping in the order the pre-orders are received starting Aug 31st. They will place a pre-authorization for the entire amount on your credit card as soon as you place the pre-order, but will not actually charge you until the phone is shipped and activated.
http://radioshackwireless.com/eComme...custblock=true
As of this posting Best Buy was still updating their website, but I bet when it comes back up they will have a similar deal.
EDIT: Best Buy is back up and they are offering the same deal - $249.00.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...contract_desc=