Contacts syncing problem iPhone 3G

Hi,
I have an iPhone 3G, running iOS 3.1.3
I also have a mobile me account set up.
I'm trying to delete some duplicate contact details from my iPhone. I thought the easiest method would be via my address book after the mobile me technique failed. I have selected to replace my contacts on my iPhone with the address book contacts, synced at least 3 times but it hasn't worked.
Any pointers would be good

and i guess i should mention i bought it at best buy and they ported my phone #'s from my google phone and when i got home i sync'ed it with itunes and it doubled my contacts.

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