Though we still couldn't reliably confirm a similar Galaxy Tab deal at Best Buy, here's a legitimate sale - Costco is selling Samsung's seven-inch tablet for just $499.99. Customers purchasing the device from Costco will also have to pay an activation fee (refundable with a mail-in-rebate) and sign up for at least one month of data from Verizon, who offers the following data plans for the Galaxy Tab:

• $20/month for 1GB of data
• $35/month for 3GB of data
• $50/month for 5GB of data
• $80/month for 10GB of data

The reduction in price is great for customers who are looking to get a taste of the Android OS in a tablet form factor. However, the deal ends on December 27, so hurry up and head over to Costco to take advantage of this offer.

Source: Costco Online Store

Thanks to Dipock for the tip!