iPhone Out of Warranty Replacement

The out of warranty or not covered under the warranty "repair" price which is a significant discount off what was the full retail sales price may be lowered somewhat after the iPhone 4 is released, but not sure.

Copied from this link which includes U.S. prices.

http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/faq/#warranty7

An iPhone that has failed due to damage or liquid damage is eligible for Out-of-Warranty service. However, certain damage is ineligible for OOW service, including catastrophic damage, such as the device separating into multiple pieces, and inoperability caused by unauthorized modifications.

You're welcome.

Not sure about that. If it can be determined that you took your iPhone apart, they may not do so. There is only one way to find out for certain.

Not sure if this is helpful, but...

Was in an Apple store this afternoon with my laptop. A lady brought in an iPhone 3G - 8GB with a shattered screen that she admitted breaking on vacation. I overheard the rep explain that it likely could be repaired --for a price-- or she could buy another 3G phone, if she qualified, for a reduced price _with a new two-year contract._ "However," the rep explained, "if you qualify, you can upgrade this coming Thursday or thereafter to a new iPhone 4 for the contract price of $199 for a 16GB or $299 for a 32GB."

The rep, of course, said there'd be large crowds and no guarantee that we'll have enough of the iPhone 4 sets for everyone, but... yada-yada, blah, blah, blah. The woman weighed being without a phone for another four days, then said she'd come in Thursday, wait in line, and hope for the best.