Thank you all for the nice comments about Wirefly's unboxing video. When I was handed the box for the ThunderBolt, I was told that it was the actual shipping package. Therefore, I assume that there will be no earphones in the box with the ThunderBolt.
The SIM card is another issue, however. AT&T and T-Mobile always pack a SIM card in the box. There are a couple other Verizon phones that have SIM cards (DROID 2 Global and DROID Pro), and these come with the SIM pre-mounted in the slot. I'm sure the ThunderBolt will be sold with a SIM, but don't know for sure if it will be pre-mounted or just shipped with the phone.
I've had more time to use the ThunderBolt and it is a GREAT phone. Wirefly will shortly post a "Schmackdown!" video that compares the ThunderBolt to its older brother from a different carrier, the HTC EVO 4G. The EVO is another great phone, so this will be a lot of fun. Hope you guys all enjoy it, as well as Wirefly's other ThunderBolt videos.
Bob at Wirefly