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Verizon: $800 trade-in towards iPhone 13

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Just about every website is offering up to $1000 for iPhone 13. However, here is a strategy that is an inexpensive solution to get an $800 trade in credit.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cond...1804983518

Go to eBay to find an unlocked S9. Most S9's are going for $90-$140. Use this phone as a trade in. Be sure and check the description for the condition of the S9 phones. If the phones are cracked or have spots you won't receive the full $800 promo credit.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_...9&_sacat=0

Also you will need to have the Play More, Do More or Get More Unlimited plans. Great deal for such a great strategy. All together you should net around $650-$700 for trading in an S9.
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Just about every website is offering up to $1000 for iPhone 13. However, here is a strategy that is an inexpensive solution to get an $800 trade in credit.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cond...1804983518

Go to eBay to find an unlocked S9. Most S9's are going for $90-$140. Use this phone as a trade in. Be sure and check the description for the condition of the S9 phones. If the phones are cracked or have spots you won't receive the full $800 promo credit.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_...9&_sacat=0

Also you will need to have the Play More, Do More or Get More Unlimited plans. Great deal for such a great strategy. All together you should net around $650-$700 for trading in an S9.

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Sep 18, 2021
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robertsm
Sep 18, 2021
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Does anyone know if the trade is has to be activated on your line? We have iPhone 11's. I'm wondering if I can pick up some S9's for ~$150, never activate them, and then sell the iPhone 11's for ~$400 ea (on Swappa)

$1100 - iPhone 13 Pro (w/256 GB)
$150 - S9
<$400> - iPhone 11 sale
<$800> - trade in credit
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$50.00 net cost to upgrade (not including taxes and the BS activation fees, etc)
Sep 18, 2021
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chaoss
Sep 18, 2021
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So I'm trying to upgrade a family members line to the 13 pro max
He has an XS.
He owed $150 and we just paid it but the chat rep says he will get $164 and then when he sent me the link via chat for the 'cart' it shows $459.99 for the XS.

any reason why it's not showing up for $800 via bill credits?
I know he is on a grandfathered plan so maybe I have to do the monthly plan change to the $80 per month plans?

Thought this would be an easier process. the rep didn't mention anything about changing rate plans to get the $800 credit.
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cliqstr
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BE CAREFUL. Select 24 months not the 30 months default, otherwise you'll be unnecessarily locked in for 6 more months when the cost is the same!!!
Last edited by cliqstr September 17, 2021 at 06:09 PM.
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Sep 18, 2021
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cliqstr
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Sep 18, 2021
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Quote from chaoss :
So I'm trying to upgrade a family members line to the 13 pro max
He has an XS.
He owed $150 and we just paid it but the chat rep says he will get $164 and then when he sent me the link via chat for the 'cart' it shows $459.99 for the XS.

any reason why it's not showing up for $800 via bill credits?
I know he is on a grandfathered plan so maybe I have to do the monthly plan change to the $80 per month plans?

Thought this would be an easier process. the rep didn't mention anything about changing rate plans to get the $800 credit.
The vzw site is terrible. Had this happen a couple times. Just remove cart and start over and it should come back to $800
Sep 18, 2021
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Sep 18, 2021
silow
Sep 18, 2021
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Quote from robertsm :
Does anyone know if the trade is has to be activated on your line? We have iPhone 11's. I'm wondering if I can pick up some S9's for ~$150, never activate them, and then sell the iPhone 11's for ~$400 ea (on Swappa)

$1100 - iPhone 13 Pro (w/256 GB)
$150 - S9
<$400> - iPhone 11 sale
<$800> - trade in credit
----------------------------------
$50.00 net cost to upgrade (not including taxes and the BS activation fees, etc)
It doesn't have to have ever been active on your account. It just has to have a clean IMEI.
Sep 18, 2021
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silow
Sep 18, 2021
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Quote from chaoss :
So I'm trying to upgrade a family members line to the 13 pro max
He has an XS.
He owed $150 and we just paid it but the chat rep says he will get $164 and then when he sent me the link via chat for the 'cart' it shows $459.99 for the XS.

any reason why it's not showing up for $800 via bill credits?
I know he is on a grandfathered plan so maybe I have to do the monthly plan change to the $80 per month plans?

Thought this would be an easier process. the rep didn't mention anything about changing rate plans to get the $800 credit.
You have to be on the new Play/Do/Get more plans to qualify for the $800.
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creediddy
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Quote from silow :
It doesn't have to have ever been active on your account. It just has to have a clean IMEI.
Yes that is correct! Not even a clean IMEI is necessary through Best Buy. Just as long as it turns on and no cracks. šŸ‘

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Sep 18, 2021
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brianoh
Sep 18, 2021
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Can we just buy a s9, trade it into vz for 800 credit and purchase a ip13 pro for 1k, keep onto existing phone and sell the ip13 pro for a profit (minus cost of s9 and 200 difference)? this is so dumb i have to double check.
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dealzslick
Sep 18, 2021
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Quote from cliqstr :
BE CAREFUL. Select 24 months not the 30 months default, otherwise you'll be unnecessarily locked in for 6 more months when the cost is the same!!!
Want to make sure I understand the negative… if you do 30 months and want to upgrade at 24 they won't carry the 800 dollar credit so you'll lose 6/30? Seems odd for a trade in credit to lose it if you upgrade sooner
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Quote from dealzslick :
Want to make sure I understand the negative… if you do 30 months and want to upgrade at 24 they won't carry the 800 dollar credit so you'll lose 6/30? Seems odd for a trade in credit to lose it if you upgrade sooner
If you try to leave at month 24 but selected the 30 month, you'll lose 6 months of credit. It's really stupid (or even sneaky on Verizon's part) because it's literally just switching an option at ZERO additional cost to you.

You might also not qualify for the next promo until the existing promo credits are done.
Sep 18, 2021
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RumbleTheBison
Sep 18, 2021
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A tip for those on the Verizon site: pay attention to your color choice. The BLUE is last and the BLACK is first. I thought I chose the black but instead it defaulted to blue and I distractingly ordered that color. Had to cancel and call in to get it fixed.

Minor, but maybe major

(As well, the rep who helped didn't pay attention either and ordered the 128gb instead of the 256gb that I wanted, so I once again had to order AGAIN by calling and getting a different rep...)
Sep 18, 2021
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Sep 18, 2021
RPGamer246
Sep 18, 2021
20 Posts
Did this offer for the iPhone 13 pro max and they offered $1000 trade in for my 11 pro max even with a cracked screen
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creediddy
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Quote from brianoh :
Can we just buy a s9, trade it into vz for 800 credit and purchase a ip13 pro for 1k, keep onto existing phone and sell the ip13 pro for a profit (minus cost of s9 and 200 difference)? this is so dumb i have to double check.
No as these $800 are bill credits spread over 24 or 30 months. It's not $800 instantly off. You will need to pay off the device in full to create ownership.
Sep 18, 2021
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octaviorooctavio
Sep 18, 2021
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Quote from gswood :
I don't have play more unlimited plan. I have the old all new unlimited plan. How much to trade in for my iPhone 11 Pro Max
1000 off but you will have to change plans. You might even out depending on your account and existing discounts such as autopay etc.

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ThriftyPencil1524
Sep 18, 2021
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Quote from airfreshjoe :
If you go thru Verizon, they accept damaged phones as long as it's not battery-related.
Wow really! My son's iPhone 11 has a cracked screen, so I can trade that in and get $800 for it?

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