Can i buy Virgin Mobile iPhone 4 from Radioshack without activating service?

I'm planning to buy virgin mobile iPhone 4 tomorrow from Radioshack for black friday. I want to buy them without having to start service with virgin mobile. Does anyone know if i must start service to buy the phone? I know there's no contract. Need answer tonight as I'm buying the phone tomorrow.

Added (1). I just want to know if it's possible to buy the phone without starting a plan.

Omfg are you seriouse i'm doing thesame thing. I'm gonna get up at 7 to be at radioshack at 8:00 am and iwas wondering the same thing!

Yes, You have to activate it in the store at the time of purchase.

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