@monsieuricon there used to be pretty good deals on the 6 and 7 shortly after launching the next version, seemed to be selling off old stock. I got my 7 two years after my 6 for next to nothing (2 year commitment on my current plan), tried to get my dad to get the same deal and it appeared they were done. Now I'm confused as the 7 is back at an insane price (not sure where you found it on sale...)
@monsieuricon actually you said the 8 is on sale, indeed it didn't seem to be far off the price of 7, but the 7 was basically free a few months back!