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What is it about the number 88 that WalMart finds so fascinating? Is it significant in numerology? Does it guarantee prosperity? Maybe it’s a tip o’ the hat to the Freemason component of Sam Walton’s local Elk’s Lodge. Whatever the case, it seems you can expect each major device to drop at at a WalMart near you, cheaper than it can be had anywhere else… and with an 88 at the end.

This is an actual in-store contract price, without rebate. Android and Me is also reporting that WalMart (and BestBuy) will sell the phone outright for $500 (and 88 cents?) Droid goes on sale tomorrow.