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"Trade-in credits will be applied over 24 months, starting within 1–2 cycles and ending when balance is paid or line is terminated or transferred."
Leaving the last three digits off the trade-in IME may work if the system isn't taking it.
"A few additional notes on this promotion, some pitfalls to avoid, including trade-ins:."
- If the system offers you a trade-in value you know is incorrect, don't be tempted to jump on it. For example if your are on Start Unlimited (which should get lower trade-in credit) but other lines on the account are on Do/Play/More, do not use the Start line for the upgrade if it shows $800. If you do, and apply for $800, you may not receive any trade-in credit, as the two promotions are different, and Verizon will deny the promotion as the line isn't eligible. Instead, do the trade-in on the line that is eligible, and after you receive and activate your new device on that line, you can just swap SIMs between the lines so your Start line has the new device and the other line goes back to using whatever device it was.
When the new device arrives, please activate it on the line you used for the upgrade. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO QUALIFY FOR THE PROMOTION, so don't just use your old SIM (or the SIM from another line) -- activate the device with the new SIM. You can swap SIMs right after that, but don't skip this step as it confirms for Verizon that the device was indeed activated on the line that took the upgrade.
It doesn't matter if the device being traded in is currently in-use on a different line (e.g., if I had an iPhone X on a Start line, but I wanted to use the upgrade on a Do More line, that's okay -- they will process the order on the Do More line and enter the IMEI from the iPhone X on the Start line. That should not mess up the $800 trade in value, since the line being upgraded is the Do More line.
Taking that a step further, the phone being traded in doesn't need currently need to be in-use on the account. For example, we're a family of 5 and I keep extra phones around in case needed. My trade-in hadn't ever been used on Verizon, as it was an unlocked iPhone XS we used on T-Mobile before switching to Verizon a year ago.
Putting this all together, you can do the following. Upgrade an eligible line on the account, trade in a different qualifying device (regardless if it's on the account), and then once you activate the new device, you can swap SIMs back. For example, I want a new iPhone 13, but my iPhone 12 is still on a payment plan with last year's promo. I am doing the upgrade on one of my kids' lines, trading in a phone from my pile of spares, and we will SIM swap after the new phone is activated.
Make sure the device being traded in is the same IMEI entered during the order process. The IMEI is how Verizon tracks trade-in devices, and there is really nothing else besides a UPS label in the trade-in kit. So if you put a different device in the trade-in box than Verizon's systems are expecting, you're asking for BIG TROUBLE.
If placing an order in-store, tell the store you want to do the trade-in there. If your phone is backordered, they will not likely be able to take the trade-in until you receive the new phone. Tell the store you want to come back and do the trade-in at the store (and have them note that if possible). I'll explain why in more detail in the next bullet.
My experience, and a host of other people's experiences with Verizon trade-ins last year was an unmitigated disaster. They sometimes don't sent the trade-in materials, and many people (myself included) didn't receive any trade-in credit for a device. Also, some people experienced significantly reduced trade-in credits based on the device having a cracked screen or other damage, which may no longer be an issue since Verizon is taking in damaged devices for full credit now, but I can't be sure. This is why I suggest placing your order in-store and telling the store you want to do the trade-in there. Have them note the account when the trade-in is done with the device's condition if possible (if they don't already do that or give you a trade-in receipt showing that info). If shipping your device, take pictures of the device from multiple angles, including a picture with the screen on, showing the IMEI of the device (and preferably from an angle that shows the screen is not cracked with the full IMEI still readable).
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Also, any chance of an even better offer on either iPhone or Pixel on Black Friday/Cyber Monday?
Do I need to upgrade line B plan to Play More Unlimited?
Everytime I go through the process it originally says $800 but when it calculates the trade in it only says $300 for the trade in.
Mine is the 2nd generation SE which was released 1.5 years ago
I ended up placing my order through Verizon chat - in order to get the $35 activation fee waived.
Sign into your account and speak with a representative via the chat window on the bottom of the screen in the lower right hand corner.
Ask them to waive the upgrade fee - upgraded 3 phones - $0 in activation fees
Also, it looks like Verizon is offering up to $1000 on the regular webpage when trading in.
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Also, it looks like Verizon is offering up to $1000 on the regular webpage when trading in.
This exactly! While you cant compare Visible to Verizon Postpaid in terms of quality, Verizon's plans are extremely overpriced, especially if you are solo. This is a contract, a great deal on a phone with a 2 year commitment is not a deal. Everyone who is on this deal is paying for it in their plan. But I guess if you are on Verizon's "premium" plans anway , you are saving money over their inflated prices
My family pays roughly $230 after tax for 4 iPhones and 1 flip phone.
Each iPhone is on the top Unlimited Plan - Get More Unlimited - which includes 30 GB of mobile hotspot, Hulu+/Disney+ and Apple Music for each line free.
The cheapest flip phone plan on any carrier is $20-30 which means we are paying roughly $50 per iPhone for Verizon's top plan.
Definitely beats any prepaid plan being offered at $40-50
We are already paying the same monthly fee so why not take advantage of these credits - got an iPhone Pro for free after $1000 trade in credits, got another iPhone 13 for free after $800 of credits and purchased an iPhone 13 Pro Max for $300 after $800 credits.
iPhone Pro, iPhone 13, and an iPhone Pro Max for $300 is highway robbery
That's $2900 retail for $300
My family pays roughly $230 after tax for 4 iPhones and 1 flip phone.
Each iPhone is on the top Unlimited Plan - Get More Unlimited - which includes 30 GB of mobile hotspot, Hulu+/Disney+ and Apple Music for each line free.
The cheapest flip phone plan on any carrier is $20-30 which means we are paying roughly $50 per iPhone for Verizon's top plan.
Definitely beats any prepaid plan being offered at $40-50
We are already paying the same monthly fee so why not take advantage of these credits - got an iPhone Pro for free after $1000 trade in credits, got another iPhone 13 for free after $800 of credits and purchased an iPhone 13 Pro Max for $300 after $800 credits.
iPhone Pro, iPhone 13, and an iPhone Pro Max for $300 is highway robbery
That's $2900 retail for $300
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Also, it looks like Verizon is offering up to $1000 on the regular webpage when trading in.
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