why didn't walmart do this before the holidays?

Buying an Apple product in a WalMart makes the Best Buy experience feel like a trip to Nordstrom's.

My very rare trips to WalMart require a pre-flight check to see if my mental state is strong enough to take the inanity.

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AT&T is the one that should be nervous now that Apple is on board with the Grand Master of all pipelines.

Well, Wal-Mart already buys most of their products from China to begin with, the iPhone is just another product to toss on the pile.

any possibility that the activation fee will be waived?

I spoke to someone at Costco's Headquarters on the phone and they said that they are to bring to the iPhone after the first of the year, but they have no idea when

but anyway,
the advantage of buying from costco is that there is no activation fee (When planning to buy 5 iPhones for a whole family, this adds up to good savings)
But if Wal-mart waives their activation fee, I'll walk in today and buy them
anyone have any idea?

I agree, Walmart is hardly the place to buy and iPhone or TV or some such. But I love the store. It is a great place to walk, and I trust their prices.

A year ago I went to our big grocer here, and my favorite chips were on sale for $2.79. I bought some, of course.

I just happened to go with a friend the same day to Walmart. There they were, my favorite chips, not on sale, $2.50. A good lesson.

I agree with the above. The iPhone fear is the grip of AT&T.

Increased exposure to Apple products is good.
Hope they really tell people about the increase in their plan price... which where most of the iPhone cost comes.
Can't wait for Apple to get rid of ATT, this will result in lower plan costs..
Wal Mart sells a lot of cheap stuff; the good quality stuff, they sell at a meager discount ($3 ) or is even pricier than their competitors.

the iPod survived being sold at Walmart, so will the iPhone.

"Cuz everyday's a Holiday at Walmart! Wow, I can save 2 bucks on a iPhone!!"
->buy a hundred, you will save $200.00