Refurbished iPhone 3G Now Available at Best Buy

Best Buy announced today that it is the first retailer to offer refreshed Apple iPhone 3Gs at store locations nationwide.

Beginning today, 350 Best Buy Mobile stores are selling the Refreshed iPhone 3G at $149 (US) for the 8GB model and $249 (US) for the 16G model, both require a two-year service contract. New iPhone 3Gs currently retail for $199 (8G) and $299 (16G) at Best Buy Mobile.

“The refreshed iPhone is a great example of the depth of our offering, and clear evidence of why Best Buy is the best place to purchase a mobile phone,” said Scott Moore, vice president of marketing for Best Buy Mobile. “Where else can you get everything you need to make sure your phone can be utilized to its fullest.”


With purchase of a refreshed iPhone, Best Buy Mobile customers also are entitled to:
- Complimentary Walk Out Working -- including multimedia and smart phone set up and personalization – such as e-mail and data transfer -- ensuring that the phone is ready for use when the store is left.
- One year Best Buy warranty on the phone – in addition to getting a full one year standard warranty as part of their refreshed iPhone 3G purchase. If customers want additional coverage, they have the option of purchasing a two year Geek Squad Black Tie Protection service plan.
- Upgrades to a refreshed iPhone 3G by any current iPhone customers

Initially at 350 Best Buy stores nationwide, availability of the refreshed iPhones will expand to all U.S. Best Buy stores that offer AT&T by the end of January. The phones are in like-new operating condition, having been returned during a 30-day trial period refurbished to manufacturing quality grade.