Can we purchase an unlocked iPhone from Apple?

HELLO, I JUST READ THE BELOW ARTICLE IN ONE OF THE iPhone Magazines, and I understand that Apple is selling Un-Locked iPhones. Therefore, does that mean we can purchase it directly from the online Apple store and/or in the stores that we enjoy visit ting and learn all the great info in their WORKSHOPS and One On One appointments.
I appreciate if anyone reading this, has actually witnessed or actually purchase an Un-locked iPhone online or in the Apple stores. If so, please tell me how and where you accomplished your new purchase.
Respects,
Tony Magnifico
MacRumors and 9to5 Mac have both confirmed that Apple will start selling unlocked versions of the iPhone 4 starting on Wednesday, June 15th. Although these rumors surfaced over the weekend, most tech blogs were skeptical since Apple has always frowned upon unlocking (AKA "jail-breaking") their devices to be used with any carrier. The unlocked versions only apply to the GSM versions (the ones compatible with AT&T). Verizon versions of the iPhone (CDMA versions) will still be incompatible with other carriers. This move is poised to benefit T-Mobile, who uses GSM phones, as new users can now sign up with them without having to jail-break the iPhone. If the T-Mobile-AT&T merger goes through, however, it'll end up making little difference to the end-user.
Unlocked versions of the iPhone 4 (in both black and white color) will retail for $649 for the 16GB, and $749 for the 32GB version.
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Correct, got one last week
Submitted by AnonymousGD on 6/22/11 9:25am
My national carrier sticks a knife on our backs with fees. I payed a bit more for the unlocked phone, but i do travel, so now i can insert a local chip when im abroad.
Does work wonderfully. thanks Apple
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Apple Starts Selling Unlocked iPhone 4s
Submitted by Uncle Tone on 6/22/11 2:45pm
News if you believe all readers are in the U.S. Sim free and contract free iPhone 4s have been available from Apple without any frowning in many other countries for a year or so. Congratulations to the U.S. for catching up!

Apple IS selling unlocked iPhones 4 via the online store. NOW. I don't know if all or any of the retail stores sell them yet.
Note that the online store will ship only to a US address and US credit card. Also, the warranty is valid only in the US. If you live elsewhere, you'll have to ship it to a US resident to take it for warranty issues - can't direct ship from out of the US.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC603LL/A?mco=MjI4NTM2NTM
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