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expiredfedechat posted May 7, 2021 2:14 PM

T-Mobile: Trade In Eligible Device, Get iPhone 12 Series: up to

$830 off

via 24 Monthly Bill Creditsat T-Mobile
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T-Mobile is offering their iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max with Up To $830 Off (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) with a Qualifying Device Trade-In.

Thanks to community member fedechat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Device trade in must be in good condition to qualify. If you cancel wireless service, credit may stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement may be due.
Available Phones (prices before applicable trade-ins or bill credits):Eligible Device Trade-in Value (must be in good condition):
  • Get up to $830 off:
    • Apple: iPhone 11, XS, XR, X, 8
    • Samsung: Galaxy A71, Fold, S9, S10, S20, S21, Note9, Note10, Note20, Z Flip 5G
    • Google: Pixel 4
    • LG: LG V50 , V60 5G
    • Motorola: moto razr
    • Asus Rog Phone2
    • OnePlus: 7, 7T, 8, 8 Pro
  • Get up to $530 off:
    • Apple: 7, 7 Plus, SE2
  • Get up to $380 off:
    • Apple: 6S, 6S Plus, 6, 6 Plus
    • Samsung: A20, A20s, A30, A50, A50s, A51, A70, A8+, A9, Galaxy S7 series, Galaxy S8 series, Note5, Note8
    • Google: Pixel 2 series, 3 series, 3a series
    • LG: G7 series, G8 series, K51, Stylo6, V35, V40
    • OnePlus: 5, 5T, 6, 6T, 7 Pro
    • Motorola: Moto Z4, Razr Phone, Razr 2
    • OTHER: RED Hydrogen One, Huawei P20 Lite, Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
About this deal:
  • $10 SIM card, and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required.
  • Up to $830 via trade-in credit and bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles.
  • Max 2/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $729.99 – iPhone 12 mini 64GB / $779.99 – iPhone 12 mini 128GB / $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB)
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

Original Post

Written by fedechat
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T-Mobile is offering their iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max with Up To $830 Off (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) with a Qualifying Device Trade-In.

Thanks to community member fedechat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Device trade in must be in good condition to qualify. If you cancel wireless service, credit may stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement may be due.
Available Phones (prices before applicable trade-ins or bill credits):Eligible Device Trade-in Value (must be in good condition):
  • Get up to $830 off:
    • Apple: iPhone 11, XS, XR, X, 8
    • Samsung: Galaxy A71, Fold, S9, S10, S20, S21, Note9, Note10, Note20, Z Flip 5G
    • Google: Pixel 4
    • LG: LG V50 , V60 5G
    • Motorola: moto razr
    • Asus Rog Phone2
    • OnePlus: 7, 7T, 8, 8 Pro
  • Get up to $530 off:
    • Apple: 7, 7 Plus, SE2
  • Get up to $380 off:
    • Apple: 6S, 6S Plus, 6, 6 Plus
    • Samsung: A20, A20s, A30, A50, A50s, A51, A70, A8+, A9, Galaxy S7 series, Galaxy S8 series, Note5, Note8
    • Google: Pixel 2 series, 3 series, 3a series
    • LG: G7 series, G8 series, K51, Stylo6, V35, V40
    • OnePlus: 5, 5T, 6, 6T, 7 Pro
    • Motorola: Moto Z4, Razr Phone, Razr 2
    • OTHER: RED Hydrogen One, Huawei P20 Lite, Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
About this deal:
  • $10 SIM card, and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required.
  • Up to $830 via trade-in credit and bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles.
  • Max 2/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $729.99 – iPhone 12 mini 64GB / $779.99 – iPhone 12 mini 128GB / $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB)
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

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May 7, 2021 5:57 PM
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SoopersoakMay 7, 2021 5:57 PM
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Sprint sent the email a few minutes ago which confirms eligibility, same promo
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waterchangeMay 7, 2021 5:57 PM
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Quote from Deal2go :
Need your opinion. Have XS 64 fully paid off and have 11 Pro 512 GB not paid off. Will cost me $400 as pay off amount . Any deals here if I trade in for the 12 or 12 Pro? How much will I pay for the 12 or 12 Pro 256 GB after the $830 trade in credit ? Thanks
For the iPhone 12, you'll just end up paying tax on $830 plus any potential shipping ($7) or assistance fee ($20).

For the iPhone 12 Pro, you'll pay tax on $1000 plus the $170 price difference ($1000 price - $830 credit) plus any potential shipping ($7) or assistance fee ($20).

I'd personally go buy an iPhone 8 to trade in instead of your iPhone 11 Pro (which I'd sell myself) but that's work that you'll have to tackle asap to take advantage of this promotion this weekend.
May 7, 2021 5:58 PM
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Yell0wMay 7, 2021 5:58 PM
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Quote from Dinh21 :
I checked the deal on my computer.
IT IS NOW REQUIRED
"
1. Activate a new line of service on an eligible plan.
2. Purchase a new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, or iPhone 12 mini on a monthly payment plan and pay applicable sales tax on pre-credit price at time of purchase.
3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition"

Did they change it?
Quote from DaRChSTaR :
Still says this using phone. "Have a qualifying line of service on an eligible plan."
Deal starts tomorrow, May 8

Quote :
BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 7, 2021 — Moms have been THROUGH IT this past year in unprecedented circumstances. Gift her a major tech upgrade this Mother's Day with the most powerful and fastest iPhone ever — iPhone 12 — ON US at T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS). This Mother's Day weekend only, whether you're a current customer or switching over, get an iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini on us (up to $830 off) at T-Mobile via 24 monthly bill credits when you pick it up on T-Mobile's interest-free equipment installment plan (EIP) and trade in an eligible iPhone (iPhone 8 or later, paid off and in working condition). No add-a-line or port in required. Simple. BOOM. Upgrade.
May 7, 2021 6:02 PM
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blueis300May 7, 2021 6:02 PM
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Quote from VIP :
This is counter to what many other people have reported. In fact, the very first response in that Reddit thread disputes what you are claiming.

The key here is that the phone needs to be paid off. At that point, the promotional credits are moved to the account level, not at the line level. This is documented here:
https://www.t-mobile.com/support/...al-credits
You still don't get it. All these promotions are not just attached to your account. They are attached to your phone using IMEI. unlike older promos that are attached to your phone line then later moved to the account level once you pay it off.

Like I said, you can say and believe what you want to believe. I've been there and done that by trading in my phone which was paid off early and traded it in for another Tmobile promo, then my promo credit had been stopped, so I had to fight for it by going thru all the hassles.

It's totally up to you.
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May 7, 2021 6:06 PM
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blueis300May 7, 2021 6:06 PM
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Quote from waterchange :
For the iPhone 12, you'll just end up paying tax on $830 plus any potential shipping ($7) or assistance fee ($20).

For the iPhone 12 Pro, you'll pay tax on $1000 plus the $170 price difference ($1000 price - $830 credit) plus any potential shipping ($7) or assistance fee ($20).

I'd personally go buy an iPhone 8 to trade in instead of your iPhone 11 Pro (which I'd sell myself) but that's work that you'll have to tackle asap to take advantage of this promotion this weekend.
I totally agree with you, This guy shouldn't trade in the Iphone 11 pro 512GB which is so rare. unless he can trade it in for another Iphone 12 pro 512GB. which he won't. lol.
May 7, 2021 6:07 PM
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goodguy2kMay 7, 2021 6:07 PM
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Just called into TMO do this promotion. Deal is active now via call in. No local stores had Purple iPhone 12 in stock but they are available via call-in. New phones to arrive 2 business days.

Was able to do 2 (paid off) good condition phones. Existing customer with older (6 line) Simple Choice North America Plan - did not have to add a line.
Compared this Mothers Day Promo to just "upgrading" on the account and it appears the Mothers Day Promotion is a better way to go (it was confusingly explained to me as to why promo was better but no real price difference though as you still get the $830 credit less trade-in value).

So I traded an iPhone 8 Plus 64GB:
$830 Credit - $99 (Estimated Trade in Value) = $731 promo credit / 24 months = $34.59 installment plan - $30.45 monthly bill credit for 24 months = $4.45 per month will be due. Was able to get shipping and "$20 Payment Support Fee" (whatever that is) waived after pressing CS agent.

Also traded an iPhone 11 64GB:
Similar deal with higher trade in value (not sure what he trade in will be doesn't really matter as whatever the trade value is - the difference is given in monthly credit to reach the $830 total).

Tax was $49.80 per phone. Not charged until new phone ships.

So you DO NOT get an $830 Trade In Value for your old phone.... you get the usual low trade in value BUT they make up the difference with monthly credits to equal the $830 - convoluted.
Last edited by goodguy2k May 7, 2021 at 11:16 AM.
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May 7, 2021 6:09 PM
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Jit7May 7, 2021 6:09 PM
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Guys anyone looking to buy iphone 8 for this trade-in deal?
Just saw Boost mobile selling reconditioned iphone 8 for $149..That's the cheapest option I could find online.
eBay ,Swappa, FB marketplace are all around 175-200 for iphone 8 in mint condition
Kindly share if you are aware of other options.

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RichardF7350May 7, 2021 6:09 PM
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Quote from blueis300 :
You still don't get it. All these promotions are not just attached to your account. They are attached to your phone using IMEI. unlike older promos that are attached to your phone line then later moved to the account level once you pay it off.

Like I said, you can say and believe what you want to believe. I've been there and done that by trading in my phone which was paid off early and traded it in for another Tmobile promo, then my promo credit had been stopped, so I had to fight for it by going thru all the hassles.

It's totally up to you.
> these promotions are not just attached to your account. They are attached to your phone using IMEI

OK, but the total credit that T-Mobile extends is at the account level.

If the credit needed for the new phone exceeds the allowable total credit at the account level, T-Mobile will charge you the gap amount up front. In my experience, not all of that is recoverable. So paying off another phone on the account first might free up enough credit at the account level to take full advantage of this new deal. (Although you lose the monthly bill credits from the phone being paid off, if applicable.)
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odsonMay 7, 2021 6:09 PM
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Quote from blueis300 :
You still don't get it. All these promotions are not just attached to your account. They are attached to your phone using IMEI. unlike older promos that are attached to your phone line then later moved to the account level once you pay it off.

Like I said, you can say and believe what you want to believe. I've been there and done that by trading in my phone which was paid off early and traded it in for another Tmobile promo, then my promo credit had been stopped, so I had to fight for it by going thru all the hassles.

It's totally up to you.
To be honest, I'm not sure which promotion you got your phone and how you paid off then upgrade. However, under my own experience, I paid off the phone early and receive my credit on account level even after I canceled the line. I wait 2 or 3 days after the paid off and cancel by calling customer support.
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erictomMay 7, 2021 6:09 PM
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hope costco will price match
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VIPMay 7, 2021 6:11 PM
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Quote from blueis300 :
You still don't get it. All these promotions are not just attached to your account. They are attached to your phone using IMEI. unlike older promos that are attached to your phone line then later moved to the account level once you pay it off.

Like I said, you can say and believe what you want to believe. I've been there and done that by trading in my phone which was paid off early and traded it in for another Tmobile promo, then my promo credit had been stopped, so I had to fight for it by going thru all the hassles.

It's totally up to you.
IDK what to tell you. You linked to a Reddit thread that not only doesn't say what you claim ("you would not be able to apply any new offer to the line you used to upgrade, without losing your current trade-in promo credits. " , vs. your claim that refers to trading the phone), but also has a bunch of replies that disprove it. If you search that page, there's no mention of IMEI at all.

So maybe get your facts straight first?
May 7, 2021 6:11 PM
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derricwright19May 7, 2021 6:11 PM
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Quote from vineethd :
It's upto 830$. Don't think iPhone 8 will get 830 off.
If u look at the details it tells u what phone will give u 830 credit
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chaossMay 7, 2021 6:12 PM
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Quote from Jit7 :
Guys anyone looking to buy iphone 8 for this trade-in deal?
Just saw Boost mobile selling reconditioned iphone 8 for $149..That's the cheapest option I could find online.
eBay ,Swappa, FB marketplace are all around 175-200 for iphone 8 in mint condition
Kindly share if you are aware of other options.
You won't get it in time to do the deal since it starts tomorrow. Unless it's valid in a boost store. But that would be difficult to find since they are reconditioned
May 7, 2021 6:13 PM
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chaossMay 7, 2021 6:13 PM
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Quote from erictom :
hope costco will price match
I wish. They usually would match with T-Mobile deals. They would start on a friday. Here's hoping they match !

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erictomMay 7, 2021 6:14 PM
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Quote from chaoss :
I wish. They usually would match with T-Mobile deals. They would start on a friday. Here's hoping they match !
visa gift card deal like black friday 2019?

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