I had done my research about where to get my phone (unlike previous instances). Verizon was pretty adamant about not price matching in any way, nor would they waive the activation fee. I read all the reviews I could find about wirefly.com, and decided to take a chance (Most reviews were positive, other than those dealing with their customer service. However, there is no company dealing in wireless who doesn't have cs issues. It proves the adage - pay peanuts, get monkeys.)
My order was processed the day I placed it, I received my phone (free 2nd day FedEx), my previous number was ported no problem, and I have 2 rebates, that, once cashed, make the $130 phone free. Even if they f-up the rebates, the phone was only $90 online vs. $130 from Verizon.
Would recommend to those whose purchases/transactions are straightforward, as mine was.