[bkrodgers]

I remember when I was shopping for the TP1 at Best Buy, the online price was similarly insane -- more than the non-subsidized cost from Sprint. But in store, if you were a new customer or qualified for an upgrade, the in-store price was the same as from Sprint. For a few weeks, it was even on sale for $100 less than Sprint, and they price matched it for me. Plus, it was an instant discount, so no waiting for your money, and no paying tax on the rebate amount. If BB is handling the TP2 similarly, it can actually be a better option than Sprint.