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expiredtextisaac posted Sep 17, 2021 03:01 PM
expiredtextisaac posted Sep 17, 2021 03:01 PM

Trade-in Apple Phone, Get $200 Off Apple iPhone 13 5G T-Mobile Smartphone

w/ Activation + Free Store Pickup

from $500

$700

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Best Buy offers New/Existing Members: $200 Off (in Bonus Savings) Apple iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max 5G T-Mobile Smartphone Pre-Order who Trade-In Qualifying Apple Smartphone. Activation is Required. Select Free Store Pickup.

Thanks community member textisaac & cpm50 [Discuss] for sharing this deal

Offer Notes:
  • $200 Bonus Savings Stacks with Base Trade-In Value which varies by Apple Phone you are Trading in.
  • Pre-Order releases September 24, 2021
Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here and select your model of Apple iPhone 13 5G Phone via Drop Down menu on product page
  2. Click Pre-Order to add to cart
  3. On Next screen, select whether you want to transfer phone number or receive new one
  4. Select Yes, I'd Like to Trade-In a phone to Best Buy
  5. Under Brand, select Apple then select model, capacity, color and carrier of phone then select "Get Value"
    • Note, other Brands of Phone do NOT qualify for $100 Trade-In promotion
  6. Select Apply Value then click Continue
  7. Enter Zip Code of Billing Address
  8. Select your T-Mobile Plan that best works for you which will be billed at a later date by T-Mobile
  9. On Next screen, select Protection Plan, otherwise select Go to Cart
  10. Proceed to checkout
  11. During checkout, click "Details" to verify discounted total
  12. Click Continue to Mobile Setup
  13. Continue to follow On-Screen Instructions to complete checkout to complete your T-Mobile Account (if new customer)
Available Models:
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB
  • Apple iPhone 13 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • How Trade-In Works:
    1. Calculate your trade-in phone's value
    2. Buy your new phone online
    3. Complete your new phone purchase online and activate your phone on the carrier's network (Best Buy will help with all that.)
    4. Pick up your new phone in one of our stores
    5. Bring your trade-in phone with you when you pick up your new one. Best Buy will check to make sure you're trading in the same phone you told them about online and check for any damage that might make your trade-in ineligible for the promotion.
    6. Best Buy will take your trade-in's value off the cost of your new phone.
      • Trade-in value is calculated to represent a working phone that turns on and does not have a cracked or broken screen. Your phone will be evaluated when you trade it in to validate that it meets all requirements.
      • Your order must be picked up from a store to complete your trade-in and apply its value to your new phone purchase.

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Written by textisaac
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Best Buy offers New/Existing Members: $200 Off (in Bonus Savings) Apple iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max 5G T-Mobile Smartphone Pre-Order who Trade-In Qualifying Apple Smartphone. Activation is Required. Select Free Store Pickup.

Thanks community member textisaac & cpm50 [Discuss] for sharing this deal

Offer Notes:
  • $200 Bonus Savings Stacks with Base Trade-In Value which varies by Apple Phone you are Trading in.
  • Pre-Order releases September 24, 2021
Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here and select your model of Apple iPhone 13 5G Phone via Drop Down menu on product page
  2. Click Pre-Order to add to cart
  3. On Next screen, select whether you want to transfer phone number or receive new one
  4. Select Yes, I'd Like to Trade-In a phone to Best Buy
  5. Under Brand, select Apple then select model, capacity, color and carrier of phone then select "Get Value"
    • Note, other Brands of Phone do NOT qualify for $100 Trade-In promotion
  6. Select Apply Value then click Continue
  7. Enter Zip Code of Billing Address
  8. Select your T-Mobile Plan that best works for you which will be billed at a later date by T-Mobile
  9. On Next screen, select Protection Plan, otherwise select Go to Cart
  10. Proceed to checkout
  11. During checkout, click "Details" to verify discounted total
  12. Click Continue to Mobile Setup
  13. Continue to follow On-Screen Instructions to complete checkout to complete your T-Mobile Account (if new customer)
Available Models:
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB
  • Apple iPhone 13 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 5G (T-Mobile)
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
    • 1024GB

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • How Trade-In Works:
    1. Calculate your trade-in phone's value
    2. Buy your new phone online
    3. Complete your new phone purchase online and activate your phone on the carrier's network (Best Buy will help with all that.)
    4. Pick up your new phone in one of our stores
    5. Bring your trade-in phone with you when you pick up your new one. Best Buy will check to make sure you're trading in the same phone you told them about online and check for any damage that might make your trade-in ineligible for the promotion.
    6. Best Buy will take your trade-in's value off the cost of your new phone.
      • Trade-in value is calculated to represent a working phone that turns on and does not have a cracked or broken screen. Your phone will be evaluated when you trade it in to validate that it meets all requirements.
      • Your order must be picked up from a store to complete your trade-in and apply its value to your new phone purchase.

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huy1456789
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just picked up my iphone 13 pro max blue 128gb and here is the entire process:
Im upgrading / trading my iphone 11 pro max .
Pre-ordered yesterday 09/23/2021 around 10 AM.
got a text an email this morning saying its ready to pick up.( was kinda surprised about this , but ig because this best buy has less people preordered , or got more stock , im in missouri)
I backed up my old phone to my computer . and reset the phone.
Got to best buy( I was one of the first 3 people there so i got help right away) , the guy asked me for my order number and name, then told me to get with a lady.
the entire pick up was about 15 mins, she asked for my id , then my old phone, she spent most of the time input stuff into the system. I confirmed on the machine my info is correct. she handed me the new iphone new in box with a sim card on top. I asked if she need to activate the phone or anything and she said no , when i put in the phone it should activate it self. got the phone and the receipt , now im heading home.
She didnt open the new phone box at all , she didnt ask if I need to transfer my old phone data to the new phone ( might be she noticed my old phone got reset)
m1racl1
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what's the point of choosing a carrier if you pay almost full price lol
abadan
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iPhone 13/pro is the weakest upgrade.
Only do it if you have a iPhone 8 or below.
Not worth $700/800 after all the hassle that you have to go through.
Your XR should be good through iPhone 14

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Sep 25, 2021 11:23 AM
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Rockey_bostonSep 25, 2021 11:23 AM
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Not able to place order, getting error at tmobile opt generation, anyone had this issue and any workaround ?
Sep 25, 2021 11:25 AM
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Rockey_bostonSep 25, 2021 11:25 AM
64 Posts
Quote from eshopcart :
I had preordered my iPhone mini for delivery. It came in an unsealed box and also with no new SIM card. I turned it on and it said insert SIM card so I just removed the sim from my old phone and popped it into the mini. Everything seems to be running ok. Is there anything I should be worried about?
You are all set
Sep 25, 2021 12:45 PM
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LarokSep 25, 2021 12:45 PM
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For one of my orders, I had to add a new line via T-Mobile.com, once the SIM shipped they emailed me the infomation with a random phone number. I didn't have the account number and pin on hand to port, so I used that number they provided to order the phone on BestBuy.

This morning I found out that the person who owns the line ported to their original number. You think this will cause issues when I have to pick up?
Sep 25, 2021 01:15 PM
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waqmanSep 25, 2021 01:15 PM
466 Posts
Quote from eshopcart :
I had preordered my iPhone mini for delivery. It came in an unsealed box and also with no new SIM card. I turned it on and it said insert SIM card so I just removed the sim from my old phone and popped it into the mini. Everything seems to be running ok. Is there anything I should be worried about?
Make sure your sim says R15 on it. It is required to get the fastest 5G speeds via standalone 5G. If it doesn't, you should go back to BestBuy or to a T-mobile store and request a new sim.

https://www.tmonews.com/2020/09/t...customers/
Sep 25, 2021 01:15 PM
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MagillaDKESep 25, 2021 01:15 PM
33 Posts
Quote from SmilingSardine3156 :
Could you check Settings->General->About-> Carrier Lock , does it says No sim restrictions, or locked to tracfone?
I see Sim Locked
Sep 25, 2021 01:33 PM
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dmk1974Sep 25, 2021 01:33 PM
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Quote from waqman :
Make sure your sim says R15 on it. It is required to get the fastest 5G speeds via standalone 5G. If it doesn't, you should go back to BestBuy or to a T-mobile store and request a new sim.

https://www.tmonews.com/2020/09/t...customers/
Is it possible to just use the eSIM and not need an R15 physical sim to get the full 5G?
Sep 25, 2021 01:59 PM
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DW718Sep 25, 2021 01:59 PM
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My phone is ready. What happens if you click I'm at the store? Do they dedicate someone to help you?

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Sep 25, 2021 02:02 PM
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SmilingSardine3156Sep 25, 2021 02:02 PM
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Quote from MagillaDKE :
I see Sim Locked
can tracfone unlock it?
Sep 25, 2021 02:03 PM
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hisoka187Sep 25, 2021 02:03 PM
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Quote from MagillaDKE :
I see Sim Locked
What does that mean
Sep 25, 2021 02:07 PM
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hisoka187Sep 25, 2021 02:07 PM
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Quote from waqman :
Make sure your sim says R15 on it. It is required to get the fastest 5G speeds via standalone 5G. If it doesn't, you should go back to BestBuy or to a T-mobile store and request a new sim.

https://www.tmonews.com/2020/09/t...customers/
Just saw 5G UC with my old SIM card. What is uc
Sep 25, 2021 02:11 PM
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SmilingSardine3156Sep 25, 2021 02:11 PM
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Quote from cleg87 :
Gets locked to Verizon for 60 days, heard that it will automatically be unlocked even without plan after 60 days. Just put the T-mobile sim-in and request an unlock after 40 days.
if you do not insert new sim card from T-mobile, will T-mobile charge you monthly fee?
Sep 25, 2021 02:13 PM
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cleg87Sep 25, 2021 02:13 PM
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Quote from K7S5A :
Lol you guys trying to buy an se to exploit the trade in value are going to make this more expensive than it's going to be
If you already have a SE, it doesn't hurt to try expect waste some time at the store. But don't go out an buy a SE for this glitch because it's most likely not going to work. The carriers don't matter and they only go by IMEI. Once the store enters the IMEI into the computer, the correct trade-in value will show it's $280.
Sep 25, 2021 02:17 PM
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cleg87Sep 25, 2021 02:17 PM
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Quote from SmilingSardine3156 :
if you do not insert new sim card from T-mobile, will T-mobile charge you monthly fee?
I'm not sure what you mean. I used my existing T-Mobile sim since it's the newest R15 5G sim and I don't need to swap sims. If you activated a new line of service for this deal, then yes you will get a monthly bill from T-Mobile regardless of whether you use the sim or not. You will need to call T-Mobile to cancel service and they will send you a prorated bill.
Sep 25, 2021 02:19 PM
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cleg87Sep 25, 2021 02:19 PM
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Quote from hisoka187 :
Just saw 5G UC with my old SIM card. What is uc
https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/1...con-iphone

It means you have "real" 5G instead of "fake" 5G,

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Sep 25, 2021 02:20 PM
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hisoka187Sep 25, 2021 02:20 PM
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Quote from cleg87 :
https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/1...con-iphone

It means you have "real" 5G instead of "fake" 5G,
Thank you! They put my old SIM card in. Guess I don't need the new one. They said I could keep it if I want

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