Upgrading a phone with Best Buy vs. Verizon Wireless directly

Thanks for reading.  I'm eligible for my upgrade with Verizon on 12/19.  I've noticed that Best Buy has the Samsumg Galaxy S III I want to purchase for $50 less than Verizon Wireless online and in the VZW stores. 
I questioned Verizon reps directly about the pricing and they stated that if I purchased my phone from BB instead of with them the following would/could happen:
1)  I may no longer get my 20% PNC discount for monthly service
2)  I would not be able to purchase Verizon's protection plan, only Best Buy's
3)  If something went wrong with the phone I couldn't contact Verizon, only Best Buy with replacements, issues etc.
4)  Best Buy (or any other vendor) would/could ask me to sign their own agreement which could hinder me from changing my plan, adding features and other limitations I would not have otherwise.
5) Best Buy will push my upgrade date back four months, that’s why the price of the phone may be lower.   
Can someone debunk or shed some light on this?  If the above are true I'll probably spend the extra $50 to go directly to VZW.  I have the chat log if anyone would like me to share.   
Also, by the way Best Buy, I've been to the cell phone area of the Mall Woods Best Buy in Dayton, Ohio three times in the last week to play with phones and not once did anyone ask me if I had questions or needed help.  For some reason, this is an issue with this store.  TV's, Video Games, Car Audio always have more than enough associates and everyone is very helpful, but there are only two associates in cell phones and the lines to even talk to someone are always absurd. 
Thanks!

1. Not true, your discount still applies.
2. Not true. You can still use Verizon's insurance, though Best Buy's Geek Squad Protection has a $0 deductible
3. Not true, you are still a Verizon customer and have the manufacturer's warranty.
4. Not true, Best Buy Mobile has no secondary agreements you need to sign.
5. Not true, your contract extension is the same as it is through Verizon.
Did you visit a Verizon retail store? Please remember that many of these stores are owned by third-parties and the reps are on commission, and they have a personal interest in you buying from them. In this case it appears you were completely lied to.
Dan K. | Mobile Specialty Stores
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