Buy an AT&T IPhone 5 from the apple store then unlock it?

Would it save me money to buy an AT&T iPhone 5 then go unlock it? Does anyone see where this plan could go wrong or is it good?

I'm not sure about where you are, but here the iphone's directly from the apple store are unlocked already, even if you buy a contract with it or a PAYG sim.

Apples iphone 5 are unlocked and cost $899

Totally makes sense if you leave the country and want to use your phone abroad. You can buy a sim card in most countries for about a dollar and the pre load it. Then go to the app store and get bobsled.a free calling service operated by t mobile and call to us Canada or puerto rico for free you can also use the bobsled text app. All free.

From all my experience in the iPhone and unlocking area, I definitely recommend getting a good deal on a LOCKED AT&T iPhone 5 (which has at least been activated once) and then getting it factory unlocked from any reputable online provider like iPhoneUnlockedCheap.com or any other factory unlock provider. It saves a lot of money and increases the value of your iPhone. Unlocked iPhone 5s prices are inflated.