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For anyone looking to buy a iPhone 8 for the trade-in requirement for Tmobile's iPhone 12, the following are the different sources ranked from best to worst. Keep in mind the phone carrier doesn't matter for the trade-in, so it can be unlocked, AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile, anything. Phone must not have water damage, cracked screen, anything that could be perceived as a cracked screen, password lock, or icloud lock. Small dents, scratches, screen burn, and weak batteries are okay.
Trademore - iPhone 8 starting at $159 [trademore.com] Folks in the Cricket iPhone SE thread been trading their iPhone SE's for $200 Paypal from Trademore, so we know they are legit. They are also the trade-in inspector one of the cell carriers (Verizon or AT&T), so doubt they will sell anything that doesn't pass inspection. They will probably be your safest bet to acquire a good quality trade-in. Shipping is included in the price. Swappa - iPhone 8 starting at $158 [swappa.com] Swappa's policy is no junk, so you are covered if you receive something you can't trade in. That said, since everyone is a third party, you get a wide variety of prices and conditions. I have received cracked screens before, but the seller took it back immediately. Still, this may cause you to lose this Tmobile promotion. Shipping is included in the price. Local (Craigslist, Offerup, etc) Your experience will vary, and the onus is on you to validate the phone is ready for trade-in. You might score with a great deal, or you might get ripped off. Only go this route if you know how to inspect phones or you need the phone the same day. eBay [ebay.com] You will have to read each listing very carefully, since there are listings for cracked, water damaged, icloud locked, or otherwise untradeable phones. Returns policies also vary by seller. Unless you score an amazing deal on ebay, Trademore or Swappa are safer options. |
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TMO doesn't want people doing what you're wanting to do.
To accomplish it, you would need to:
1. Add free line.
2. Wait a year + one day.
3. Port out paid line to another carrier.
4. Keep paid line active on another carrier for 90 days (to preserve number).
5. Port old number back in on free line.
This whole process has taken you 1.25 years.
I have 2 of my free lines in a iPad and a Samsung S4 tablet, with UNLIMITED data.
You have to call them and tell them you want to use the line (promo line) in a tablet but don't want to lose the promotion and you don't want to open a new line for this.
What they did for me, was block the phone service on the line and kept the messaging and data. That way I am able to use it in my tablet.
Every summer my daughter comes and visit from Germany. I take one of the sim card out of my tablet and put it in her phone..
I call T-Mobile and have them unblock the phone service. That way, my daughter has a phone while she is here in country.
When she leaves I call them back and get it blocked again. I have been doing this for close to 5 years. So I know for a fact it works.
Tomorrow I will be calling to try and get another free line.. (Fingers Crossed)
Hope this helps
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I got moto and it's nice already delivered csr dod overnight no charge she was very helpful
Thanks again for the reply.
under device promos and service promos - 2021 Line On Us 6 - Enrolled
2021 Apple Switch Trade P1 - Enrolled as of Mar 17, 2021.
would trade for $4 AGC
pm me. Thnx
I started the process march 17 at ~430pm CST and finalized it at ~8pm CST on March 17.
I did the following things: Got a free new line, used the iPhone 12 on us with the new line (port from vzw), and upgrade a current iphone on tmo account to 12 for the $415 trade in.
Whenever i go to click on order status, it just spins and spins on the website. When i click on account history, i am seeing a new line was added and it says $0 but than it enrolled the new line for the 2021 Apple Trade P1 and is only showing a monthly credit of 9.92/month.
I don't even see anything yet about my tmo phone being upgraded to the 12.
It makes me feel like they goofed up and put the $415 credit on the new line, and no idea what is going on with the current line.
I'm unsure whether i need to wait a few days for things to update or panic?
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Need advice from you guys who are in 9-12 lines club. My situation:
Magenta1.0 (MAGENTA2) with 20% hookup, 8 lines:
Lines 1, 2: paid
Line 3: free, 2020 3rd line on us 3
Line 4: free, 2020 Line On Us 2
Lines 5, 6: paid, costco $300 byod deal
Line 7: paid, costco samsung bogo deal
Line 8: paid, costco iphone se deal
As of now, total is $160 ($96+4x$16). I tried to see what TMO would offer if I add a 9th line through my account. It offers me $30x9=$270 Magenta plan, not sure if MAGENTA9 or MGNTA9. Did not take it, lol.
My question: if I change to 9-12 line Magenta plan through chat or TF and manage to keep 20% hookup discount and 2 current free lines, and get new free line, what my new total may look like? Just a rough estimate would be fine (or PM would be appreciated). Thanks!
Again, in order to get $830 off, you need to meet the following.
- Add a line (Free if you qualify)
- Port a number (Generally speaking, the number needs to be from post paid AT&T or Verizon. Some prepaid numbers might work but hit or miss. My Tracfone # was denied)
- Trade in a qualifying phone
under device promos and service promos - 2021 Line On Us 6 - Enrolled
2021 Apple Switch Trade P1 - Enrolled as of Mar 17, 2021.
When your port-in and trade-in is completed, the "2021 Apple Trade P1" should switch to "2021 Apple Switch Trade P1".
It took 2-3 hours on my account to switch from one promo to the other. Now it displays the correct promotion and $830 credit over 24 months.
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When your port-in and trade-in is completed, the "2021 Apple Trade P1" should switch to "2021 Apple Switch Trade P1".
It took 2-3 hours on my account to switch from one promo to the other. Now it displays the correct promotion and $830 credit over 24 months.