NFL Star Stacy Andrews Snags iPhone 4 for $2K From Line Camper

by Terrence O'Brien on June 28, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Most Apple fanatics who waited in line overnight to get their hands on the iPhone 4 wouldn't part with their shiny new handsets easily. But Brittany Hightower of Little Rock, Arkansas simply couldn't say no to Stacy Andrews, an offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles. The NFL star stopped the Walmart shopper, who was on her way out the door with what had been the last iPhone in the store, and offered to buy the handset off her for well above list price.

After Andrews convinced Hightower of his identity, he offered her $1,000 in cash for her brand new phone. Amazingly, the 22-year old turned down the football player's initial offer, but, when he quickly doubled the price, Hightower couldn't resist. The Little Rock resident, now two-grand richer, could buy three contract-free iPhone 4s, and still have cash left over -- all for showing a little bit of patience. If we'd known we could make that kind of cash just for waiting, we'd have camped out for an iPhone, too. [From: KTHV, via: Huffington Post]

Tags: apple, football, funny, Iphone4, PhiladelphiaEagles, smartphone, sports, StaceyAndrews, top, walmart

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ldpJun 28th 2010 8:33PM

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Funny he plays for Eagles and is wearing a Chicago "C"

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LitaJun 28th 2010 9:40PM

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Beware of any URLs that end with dot info. If you're not sure of the site, don't click on the link, as those sites frequently mean trouble. Also, read URLs from right to left; many bogus sites will throw in a well-respected name somewhere in the middle of the web site address, but it is actually a scam to trick those with less Internet experience.

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KMCCLAJun 28th 2010 9:46PM

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One could look at this two ways. One, it is simple and pure capitalism, the very thing that this nation is built on. That everything, to some degree has a price, and that there is someone willing to pay that price for it. If he was willing to pay that much for a iPhone 4, and there is someone willing to sell it, I have no problem with that. It is simply supply and demand, and when supply is low, and demand is high, the price adjusts accordingly.

On the other hand, here is a guy, who is rich enough, who could just simply buy someone off. He did not have to wait in line, or waste his time, he simply threw money at the situation and got what he wanted. Why did he not have to sit in line? Granted, it is his money, and he can do what he wants with it. But sometimes there are those who simply can buy someone off, and they do not have to wait in line, because they do not what to have to wait like everyone else. And, what is the big deal about this anyway -- the same thing will happen again when the next new thing comes out, and then this iPhone will be "obsolete".

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TobeyJun 29th 2010 7:58AM

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If you aren't willing to pay for the 30 minute drive to another store, you won't be willing to pay for Target's prices either. I'm sure the cashiers are only giving back the attitude that they are receiving. Accidents happen, I'm sure you've made a few in your life. Being polite is going to get you out of any retail situation a lot faster than acting like a "TOS Violation".

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SaraJun 29th 2010 1:20AM

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It's nice that she made a profit, but I think it was a little unnecessary for him to pay 2,000 dollars for one iphone. he could have paid normal price for one elsewhere. i know they're hard to find but they're not obsolete. does he not have assistants that can wait in line for him? it's money wasted.

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DanaJun 29th 2010 2:02AM

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No one is commenting on how insane it is to stand in lines in the middle of the night in some places to buy the latest electronic piece of crap mad in a foriegn country? Can anyone spell ADDICTION???? Cell phones are addictive and people actually believe they can't live without them. There are many studies that show that they change our brane waves and DNA and cause brain tumors. What makes me the most sick is when I see little kids with them. The new babysitter.

Sheesh folks stop using them and maybe your common sense will grow back...

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TikiTommyJun 29th 2010 5:06AM

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Hope she dosent forget to claim that $2000.00 on her 2010 income taxes. Stupid idot for going on TV . Keep that stuff private. Wonder what shes going to do with those sparkly high heel shoes ?

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Hey Rainbow!Jun 29th 2010 6:06AM

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Wow, everyone has to lighten up! A guy who is well known and has some money offers a gal money for the iphone she purchased. She sure could use a little extra money as probably all of us could. Sure, the guy could have any amount of contacts either stand in line somewhere or get the phone for him someway, but Andrews' gesture got him the phone he wanted, yes, but it also made the woman's day I'm sure having a bit of pocket money and still enough for the phone when one is available. It's supposed to be a "feel good" story and everyone is whining and complaining! I don't have a cell phone myself and couldn't care less about the iphone. I'm happy for the gal that she has herself a few extra dollars to enjoy and still be able to get herself the phone she wants probably within a week.

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