Buying the iPhone 3G S at the Apple store

Hey guys, so i have been waiting for the iPhone 3G S ever since i got tired of Edge moving so slow on my 2G iPhone, and its been quite a wait. But sadly, Apple's strict policies and quick sales are keeping me from obtaining an iPhone. All of AT&T's stores are probably filled up with preoders so my last option in this moment is to get my dad to go to Apple...Well the thing is, Apple will require a credit card, government issued ID, and AT&T account number (if new member) right? I want to know mainly if
1. Can I pay for the iPhone with CASH after verification?,and
2. If it is REQUIRED to activate the iPhone at the Apple store.
Reasons why is that me getting my dad out of work is on a very tight time schedule. Thanks for the help.

Sorry, but I find that hard to believe.
If I had a family plan with a son or daughter under 18 with a line under my family plan, I darn sure wouldn't want my son or daughter (who wouldn't be the account holder) having the authority/ability to make changes to my account without my knowledge or permission, or without me being on hand to approve any change, including purchasing a new phone and signing a new two year contract for their line/number, adding a data plan, or making changes to the calling or messaging plan. And the same for anyone with a line under my family plan even if they are over 18.
And this is not the reason AT&T stores are out of stock. Apple directs larger available shipments to Apple stores over AT&T stores. Apple stores receive larger shipments of available inventory than AT&T stores do. Apple did the same with the 3G.

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