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I am eligible for New Every Two on June 17, 2009.  I will be out of town and there are no verizon wireless stores where I'm going.  At first I was going to get the LG Env 2 which I could get for free, but after looking at the LG Env 3, I think I might get that one.  My question is if I upgrade my phone before June 17 will that affect my New Every Two and if so how will it affect it?  I have only had Verizon for almost two years now and I haven't upgraded before so I don't know which is better:  upgrading online or going into the store.  Is one better than the other??  Are the online promotions only online or are they in store too?  Thanks -