AT&T is now selling the 8GB iPhone 3G Refurb for $149.99 and 16GB iPhone 3G Refurb for $249.99. You still have to sign up for a two-year contract ($39.99 rate plan or higher) and data plan for as long as you use the iPhone. They are limiting sales to one iPhone 3G Refurb per household.
The iPhone 3G devices are discounted $50 from the regular price and are returns that were used less than 30 days, tested may have a few scratches. The price includes free shipping.
The AT&T website states, "Refurbished iPhone 3G devices carry a warranty of 90 days or more. For
details about the warranty on your refurbished iPhone 3G go to www.apple.com/support/oss/."Starting December 28, you can buy an iPhone 3G at Walmart, for a three dollar discount.