Depending on the carrier, purchasing a phone at a cell phone
store can either save the consumer money or needlessly inflate
their price. Some of the websites for cell phones will offer
special sales and promotions for purchasing on-line that are not
available at a retail store. Conversely, sales events at retail
stores are often not mirrored on a company website. The best
practice for a deal-seeking consumer is to research their targeted
phone on-line and compare those prices with retail stores in the
area. The cheapest option is usually the best route, as the product
will be the same.