[user1]

I just received the online order from radioshack. it was 159.99 plus 10.00 standard shipping(no shipping for new lines).

I think the web special will last for a while. They, like others (wirefly, tigerdirect...) have a special agreement that sprint or the physical stores can't beat. So it's not like Radioshack is just offering a great deal. The web accounts are separate entities, so to speak. They have restrictions also and terms:

For the 1st 181 days you will be charged $300 if your account defaults, gets suspended or cut or terminated early. And to answer EXLINE....

The account and number you purchase it for must be activated on the designated line for 181 days. if you try to sell it or switch accounts/number, you will get charged $300...