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expiredtextisaac posted Sep 17, 2021 3:01 PM

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

from $500

$700

w/ Activation + Free Store Pickupat Best Buy
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Deal Details
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.

Original Post

Written by textisaac
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Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
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.

Original Post

Written by textisaac

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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)
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m1racl1
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what's the point of choosing a carrier if you pay almost full price lol
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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 30, 2021 12:21 PM
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caymandiver28Sep 30, 2021 12:21 PM
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Does this offer work on business account ? T-Mobile rep said not possible, is he accurate in saying that ?
Sep 30, 2021 12:41 PM
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boshiiSep 30, 2021 12:41 PM
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Quote from 962 :
I preordered max pro 128gb gray on the 18th for pickup on release date 24th. They updated that day that " This item has been delayed. We're working to get it to you within the next few days." since then no updates. And it says my order will expire October 8th if they don't get it by then.. I'm worried it'll expire and then I won't be able to get the $100 off deal. Anyone had a similar situation and it updated recently or anyone know what I should do? Thanks
I would make a new order
Sep 30, 2021 12:47 PM
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pyrozSep 30, 2021 12:47 PM
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how accurate are the inventory numbers on their site? it says there's 1 phone available at my local bestbuy but it won't let me purchase it online (in store only)...
Sep 30, 2021 12:52 PM
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animesh42001Sep 30, 2021 12:52 PM
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Quote from pyroz :
how accurate are the inventory numbers on their site? it says there's 1 phone available at my local bestbuy but it won't let me purchase it online (in store only)...
Change 'my store' to the store where you see the availability and then try to buy it from that store. I have seen this working this way
Sep 30, 2021 12:55 PM
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animesh42001Sep 30, 2021 12:55 PM
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Quote from nanda.slicktogo :
Trying from 2 days and getting same error "We're sorry, we're unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later." Any workarounds?? I am trying from bestbuy app
Try from laptop. I was getting issues from app but worked from laptop
Sep 30, 2021 1:05 PM
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pyrozSep 30, 2021 1:05 PM
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Quote from animesh42001 :
Change 'my store' to the store where you see the availability and then try to buy it from that store. I have seen this working this way
holy fark, you're a godsend. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I did exactly just that and it worked!
Sep 30, 2021 4:05 PM
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Shopforfun247Sep 30, 2021 4:05 PM
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Update: Requested Tmobile unlock via facebook messenger on 9/28, checked iphone status today (9/30) and it says No Sim Restrictions. Under 72 hours from initial request.

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Sep 30, 2021 4:20 PM
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giantbruinSep 30, 2021 4:20 PM
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Chatted with T-Mobile via iMessage Business Chat on Sunday and requested an unlock. Was told 72 hours and I would get an email. Yesterday came and went and no email. Decided to try to put in a different SIM card just now to see. Lo and behold, it unlocked.
Sep 30, 2021 4:47 PM
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berombeuSep 30, 2021 4:47 PM
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Quote from Shopforfun247 :
Update: Requested Tmobile unlock via facebook messenger on 9/28, checked iphone status today (9/30) and it says No Sim Restrictions. Under 72 hours from initial request.
Also requested unlock via FB 9/28 and got a message back 9/30 that the requested was approved; however, it still shows "sim locked" and no go when inserted a non-tmobile sim. Message said "48 hours after receiving this email, follow the below instruction for unlocking...." I asked when the requested was approved and told 4pm 9/29. So will give it sometime for the system to update I guess...!
Sep 30, 2021 4:56 PM
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ruksterSep 30, 2021 4:56 PM
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Quote from saverdan :
The locking part is pretty clear - it will lock to the first SIM inserted. The method for unlocking is the wildcard factor. Long-term holders of lines with T-Mobile are getting 72 hour unlock through customer service. I am a "new" lineholder so I expect to wait 40 days. If I trusted Visible's new unlock methods I'd give it a try. They have zero experience with unlocking since they've sold unlocked phones since inception. I suspect they are sharing a backend process with Verizon who is their parent company. If you are comfortable being forever locked to Visible please try it and tell us what happens in 60 days.

Dan
Im unsure if visible will be able to unlock even after 60 days since it wasn't part of their stock. Let's see if BB insists on activation when i pick up today. If not going to try with visible sim and worst case I'll unlock thru turbo sim method.
Sep 30, 2021 4:57 PM
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daslyvillianSep 30, 2021 4:57 PM
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So for Tmobile through BB, you have to pay the total net of the phone upfront?
Sep 30, 2021 4:59 PM
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Shopforfun247Sep 30, 2021 4:59 PM
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Quote from berombeu :
Also requested unlock via FB 9/28 and got a message back 9/30 that the requested was approved; however, it still shows "sim locked" and no go when inserted a non-tmobile sim. Message said "48 hours after receiving this email, follow the below instruction for unlocking...." I asked when the requested was approved and told 4pm 9/29. So will give it sometime for the system to update I guess...!
I did not receive any notification on the approval. Just checked the status on the phone. It is not even recognized as unlock on my T-mo account. I will test with a different sim to confirm but fairly confident if the phone shows no sim restriction, i'm good.
Sep 30, 2021 5:07 PM
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berombeuSep 30, 2021 5:07 PM
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Quote from Shopforfun247 :
I did not receive any notification on the approval. Just checked the status on the phone. It is not even recognized as unlock on my T-mo account. I will test with a different sim to confirm but fairly confident if the phone shows no sim restriction, i'm good.
The guy just messaged me back on FB said the requested has been approved. I think he just forwarded the email from Apple or something to me. I could careless what it said on my Tmo account. My Note 20U still showing "locked" on my account, even though it was unlocked couple day after I bought from Samsung back in March. Yep, like you said as long it says "no sim restriction" then you're fine. I have 12 pro that shows the same mesaage and I have tested with a non Tmobile sim and it works. But as long as it still shows "sim locked" then I have to wait.

Edit: speaking of the devil, the device just got updated from "sim locked" to "no sim restriction" Smilie
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Sep 30, 2021 5:28 PM
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john6866Sep 30, 2021 5:28 PM
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Anyone still waiting on their pre-order? I didn't receive the delayed email and ordered 9/21 which still shows "we will let you know when it's ready for pickup". 128 GB Sierra blue pro max

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Sep 30, 2021 5:34 PM
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berombeuSep 30, 2021 5:34 PM
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Quote from john6866 :
Anyone still waiting on their pre-order? I didn't receive the delayed email and ordered 9/21 which still shows "we will let you know when it's ready for pickup". 128 GB Sierra blue pro max
Same here. I ordered 128gb graphite promax 9/21 and got the same message as your. If I place a new order, it say "should be ready for pickup on 10/15" I don't mind waiting as long as I get my phone and pay the price that was agree.

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