depending on where u live, you should be able to get the v205 for anywhere from $150-$250... Right now is a good time to get into a new one year service agreement cause they are offering a $100 mail in rebate from T-mobile if you sign up for $34.99 or highter plan... this applies to those who activate in NY area but I'm sure they are running similar deals elsewhere... oh, as someone mentioned, v205 can be flashed to a v200 and there isn't a rebate for it, being that it isn't a t-mobile phone. hope this helps in your decision. Lastly, if you already have service and just need the phone, drop me a pm...