Buying an iphone at walmart a bad idea?

I was in walmart today and talked to a worker about buying the iphone there. The iphone 4 was listed as 48 dollars! Are they used or new? Do you think it is a bad idea. I'm tight for money so I was excited when I saw this deal! All comments welcome.

If it was that low that means that it is broken because the iPhone 4 is usually $200-$300

Yes a very bad Idea. Try apple store. Or ebay, amazon.

If an Iphone is only $48, you will have to sign a contract with the provider that offers the phone for that price. You do not just get the Iphone for $48 and then you can use it for whatever company you want.

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