Cheap iPhone 4!!!

I received an e-mail from Optus earlier today about the getting an iPhone 4. Now let me just explain, I took up my current contract with Optus on a $59 cap ($350 worth of calls and 500Mb of data every month) just over a year ago so I'm not eligible for renewal until March next year unless I fork out close to $900 (I rang and checked this shortly after the iPhone 4 was announced but before the antenna problems popped up). No thanks. The subject of this e-mail was: "An early upgrade offer on the Apple iPhone 4, just for you." I thought: "Awesome! I can become an iPhone 4 beta tester for just a few bucks!" so read on:

Hi Nathan,

We know you can’t wait to get your hands on the incredible new Apple iPhone 4.

I'm quite happy to wait, actually... but we'll continue!

Even though you’re only part way through your 24 month plan, we’ve been working hard to find a way for you to get an iPhone 4 sooner.

Upgrade early with this special offer

Awesome! Let the beta testing begin! How much is it??

When you upgrade to the new iPhone 4 on a 24 month plan between midnight on 29 July and 5pm on 31 August 2010 we’ll take 50% off your upgrade fee, saving you $420.00. You just pay the remainder, $420.00

Nevermind. When you recover from the shock too you can read the rest of it:

The choice of plan and iPhone 4 is up to you, so if this one doesn’t suit we will have one that does, click here for the full range.

Stock is limited so make sure you act quickly!

1. Go online from midnight on Thursday 29 July. You can get an exclusive online bonus at optus.com.au/iphone4price
2. Go in store – from 30 July you can visit your local Optus store
3. Call us - Alternatively, from 0800 on 30 July you can also call us on 1300 402 271.

Want to pass your old iPhone on to friends or family? We have a range of great BYO and pre-paid plans with loads of included value so your old iPhone can live on.

Get more of what you love without limits.

Cheers,
The Optus Team

I was expecting something like $10, $20, maybe up to $50 but $420!? I can think of better things to do with my money... I think I'll just cover it with chocolate and eat it.

Original e-mail
I wonder if I'll get in trouble for this. My details have been removed.
Images chucked up on to Photobucket.