The BlackBerry Bold was released yesterday to glowing reviews around the web. Yet in spite of the device’s immediate popularity, it is being criticized for the steep $299 pricetag after mail-in rebates. With a little bit of sleuthing and the power of promo-stacking, we’ve managed to land that puppy for a svelte $179.

How to do it

1. Access the AT&T Wireless store via this link. This will add a $50 instant discount at checkout.
2. Add the Bold to your shopping cart.
3. Select any voice plan worth $39.99 or more, then tack on data if applicable.
4. Begin the checkout process.
5. Use the EWC50 promo code at checkout for an additional $50 in instant savings. You may have to submit the code multiple times to activate it.
6. At the time of publication, purchasing the Bold online applies a $20 instant discount.

After $120 in instant savings, you’ll be out the door for $279 with another $100 headed back to you in the mail.

Have our findings swayed you in the Bold vs. iPhone vs. G1 war? Sound off in the comments!

UPDATE: Using this combination of codes may prompt you to call AT&T customer service to verify eligibility if attempting to port an existing mobile number. If this is the case, return to the normal AT&T Wireless site and proceed on an order with number porting until it prompts for information regarding your current wireless account. Back out of that order, return to the site via the link in step one, and the number you entered for transfer will now be eligible to continue without customer service.