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Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In Offer for T-Mobile for New/Existing Customers

w/ Eligible iPhone Trade-In

Up to $975 Off

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Best Buy is offering their Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In for T-Mobile Offer: Up to $975 Off Apple iPhone 13/Mini/Pro/Pro Max valid w/ qualified trade-in device & activation for New/Existing T-Mobile Customers w/ all rate plans qualifying listed below.

Thanks to community member bosoxx091 for finding this deal

Note, if you participate in this trade-in offer online, your trade-in value will be applied in cart and the order must be picked up in store + trade-in phone evaluated and savings will be applied to the purchase transaction.

Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13/13 Mini Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone
    • From $799.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini Smartphone
    • From $799.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Smartphone
    • From $999.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Smartphone
    • From $1099.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $900
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $975

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This promotional offer will save you up to $975 Off on eligible Apple iPhone device towards the new/select Apple iPhone 13 smartphone model
  • Offer valid for in-store trade-in of a qualifying Apple smartphone in good working condition only; customer must own trade-in device and must not apply to prepaid phones; condition, documentation and accessories may affect direct value of trade-in; cracked or lack of power phones are not accepted
  • Use the drop down menu to select your trade in Apple device & model and schedule your appointment + proceed w/ the transaction/purchase
  • Upon phone availability, go directly to the Best Buy Mobile department to pickup your phone and complete your purchase
  • Best Buy is an Apple Authorized Service Provided; trained and trusted w/ all Apple devices
  • Offer is available in limited locations only
  • Offer is valid for T-Mobile Customers only while promotional period/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by bosoxx091
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Best Buy is offering their Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In for T-Mobile Offer: Up to $975 Off Apple iPhone 13/Mini/Pro/Pro Max valid w/ qualified trade-in device & activation for New/Existing T-Mobile Customers w/ all rate plans qualifying listed below.

Thanks to community member bosoxx091 for finding this deal

Note, if you participate in this trade-in offer online, your trade-in value will be applied in cart and the order must be picked up in store + trade-in phone evaluated and savings will be applied to the purchase transaction.

Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13/13 Mini Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone
    • From $799.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini Smartphone
    • From $799.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Smartphone
    • From $999.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Smartphone
    • From $1099.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $900
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $975

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This promotional offer will save you up to $975 Off on eligible Apple iPhone device towards the new/select Apple iPhone 13 smartphone model
  • Offer valid for in-store trade-in of a qualifying Apple smartphone in good working condition only; customer must own trade-in device and must not apply to prepaid phones; condition, documentation and accessories may affect direct value of trade-in; cracked or lack of power phones are not accepted
  • Use the drop down menu to select your trade in Apple device & model and schedule your appointment + proceed w/ the transaction/purchase
  • Upon phone availability, go directly to the Best Buy Mobile department to pickup your phone and complete your purchase
  • Best Buy is an Apple Authorized Service Provided; trained and trusted w/ all Apple devices
  • Offer is available in limited locations only
  • Offer is valid for T-Mobile Customers only while promotional period/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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You're referencing the T-Mobile deal? There is indeed a standard process by which the line level credits are migrated to account level credits so that you can continue to receive them on a monthly basis.

Good luck!
Jon
Did you read the whole post? Maybe you should do that first
Trade-in devices will never come back. No matter where you do the tradein bestbuy, verizon, att, apple etc etc..

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Cco97
Oct 19, 2021
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Quote from mkpro11 :
Have 12pro with AT&T contract, 20 future installments&credits still to go through.

What is the best way to get this 13pro (T-mobile) by trading in my 12pro (AT&T locked)?

I was planning to pay off AT&T iPhone (~$500) and close AT&T account and then

Upgrade one of the T-Mobile lines I already got through Costco BOGO+BYOD.

Appreciate suggestions!
I've done this before:
1. You gonna have to pay off ATT iPhone bal.
2. Then go to TMO & port your line over and BYOD to trade in.
3. TMO will then give you trade in value for your 12 Pro for opening new line.

It's pretty simple. Only thing is ATT will for sure ask you to pay off remaining bal.
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chaoss
Oct 19, 2021
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I guess most of you missed out on the other deal which was similar but they had a $100 discount on every iPhone 13/pro model but the trade was around $100 less. Now, the trade in is about $100 more for most devices but retail pricing.
Here is that thread: https://slickdeals.net/f/15286108-trade-in-apple-phone-get-200-off-apple-iphone-13-5g-t-mobile-smartphone-from-500-w-activation-free-store-pickup?v=1

but in short, from some of the questions I read, most of us in that deal had Tmobile iPhone 12's that were on EIP and we traded those in to Best Buy. As of yet, we haven't had any issues.
I personally traded in 3. I had 2 12's from the Mother's Day promo and another 12 from a different promo.

Absolutely no cracks if you are doing this at Best Buy. When I did a trade in for my 13 pro, at Best Buy, there was a tv screen with a promo that you could trade in damaged phones but ONLY if you were on Verizon.

Regarding stock, they really aren't basing on first come first serve. You could make an order today for a future date but they can push it back while a new customer can make a new order if they see if the item is in stock. I hope I made sense.

For example, I made an order on October 2nd for a 13 midnight. It was scheduled for the 15th but got pushed back for the 22nd. Last week, I noticed that another store had some in stock. I placed a new order, without cancelling the old order. I went to pick it up and after I left that store, I cancelled the older order.
Oct 19, 2021
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SkyKing02
Oct 19, 2021
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I got this error "Your package couldn't be added to your cart" I'm on the 55+ plan.

"There was an issue adding this package to your Cart. It should only be temporary, but please wait a little while before clicking Try Again."
Oct 19, 2021
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ultrasubzero123
Oct 19, 2021
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Quote from joogle :
would you recommend trading iPhone 11 in for iPhone 13 mini?
I personally wouldn't. The mini is just too small for most people IMO (it was the worst selling 12 phone for context). I would go test out the 13 mini in person before you decide to do this.

Going from 11 > 13 should feel like a decent upgrade in terms of speed and camera.
Oct 19, 2021
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tayninh
Oct 19, 2021
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Quote from berombeu :
Some states charge tax on the full price! So don't expect that it will be adjusted at the time of pickup.
But we're in the same state and probably in the same county too but got charged on different price
Oct 19, 2021
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Spurts06_june
Oct 19, 2021
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Quote from berombeu :
You don't have to change the plan!
Quote from golgo1313 :
This promo is getting much attention because it is applicable to ALL plans, not only Magenta. I'm also never gonna give up my Simple Choice, if only because I get corporate discount on this plan, while Magenta is not eligible for any.
Thanks for the correction. Going to stick with my 12 Pro Max for now and wait till BF deals/next year's release.

I also just bought the new MB Pro 16inch so wallet is on ice for a few weeks haha.
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ShushiiT
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I thought going with carriers would be better its only for iPhones that are only 2 generations maximum behind; after that the value drops so much you might as well go sell it yourself since this has no benefit to those who normally purchase through apple store/carrier portal

I wish these things can be so much more simplified but at the very least they are supporting trade ins all the way back to 2016; but they always did so i guess its just the super cycle or perhaps that its much easier for them to recycle back to apple since they made a shiny new machine to recycle all these components back (from an article they published around 4 years ago)

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chaoss
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Quote from ecko :
There's no real deal here. An extra $100 off retail price? Tmobile/Costco will have better deals later in the year
This is a killer deal similar to the last one especially if you have an iPhone 12/pro to trade in.

for example, if you have an iPhone 12 pro to trade in, Best Buy will give you $900. a base 13 pro 128gb costs $1,000
You are basically paying $100 plus tax for an upgrade. No eip, no bill credit.

From the last deal, the 13 pro was $900 and they gave me $800 for my 12 pro.
I paid $107 with tax for an upgrade

if you have older devices, it's not a great deal.
Oct 19, 2021
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berombeu
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Quote from parth_16 :
In case of return of new phone best buy will
Give you gift card for tradein amount!
Will they included the promotion credit or just the base price? If they do include the promotion credit when you return the new phone, then it will be good deal if you have 2 old phones and wanted to combine them to get new phone. Because when I picked up my phone, the receipt they gave me for my tradein was only showing up the base price. So I assuming when you return the new phone, BB only refund the base price.
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Deal_hunter34
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Quote from berombeu :
Will they included the promotion credit or just the base price? If they do include the promotion credit when you return the new phone, then it will be good deal if you have 2 old phones and wanted to combine them to get new phone. Because when I picked up my phone, the receipt they gave me for my tradein was only showing up the base price. So I assuming when you return the new phone, BB only refund the base price.
Let me try to attach picture!

*Trade-ins and returns of mobile phone(s)
You must pick up your new mobile phone from a store to complete your trade-in and apply its value to your purchase.
Trade-in value represents a working phone that turns on and does not have a cracked or broken screen. A team member will evaluate your phone to
meets trade-in requirements.
In case of a return of your new mobile phone(s), we'll refund the jalue of your trade-in phone(s) on a Best Buy gift card. Trade-in promotion is forfeiter
Policy applies. Trade in devices cannot be returned once your transaction is complete.
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warmachinev3
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Trade in value applies to iPhone 12 as well for those that want to upgrade their trade in phone for better value for future promos.
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ShushiiT
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Quote from saminpgh :
Thanks for the correction. Going to stick with my 12 Pro Max for now and wait till BF deals/next year's release.

I also just bought the new MB Pro 16inch so wallet is on ice for a few weeks haha.
New 2021 MacBook pros are so compelling; I hope your experience is smooth cause MacBooks are becoming the steady cash cow for apple and I'm sure they put tons of R&D to these SoCs and its been a long time coming for them to give intel the finger and actually give AMD some competition in wattage/power race
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ecko
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Quote from SmileShots :
I think the deal is that other plans outside of Magenta plans can take advantage of trade-ins at great prices. Tmobile, directly, will probably have better deals, but Simple Choice/older plans may be chopped as they already are.

I think you have to place the order online since stores most likely won't have them in stock. So you are basically placing a backorder and waiting for them to ship to the store.
Quote from chaoss :
This is a killer deal similar to the last one especially if you have an iPhone 12/pro to trade in.

for example, if you have an iPhone 12 pro to trade in, Best Buy will give you $900. a base 13 pro 128gb costs $1,000
You are basically paying $100 plus tax for an upgrade. No eip, no bill credit.

From the last deal, the 13 pro was $900 and they gave me $800 for my 12 pro.
I paid $107 with tax for an upgrade

if you have older devices, it's not a great deal.

Great points. I have Magenta Plus as well as an Iphone 11 so it makes sense why it wouldn't be a great deal for me but does make sense for others. Thanks for the reply's
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I have a 12 Pro Max that I bought without a plan a year ago and I have 2 Amex Business Platinum cards that give me monthly wireless plan credit now.

Is there any good way to trade in my 12 pro max for a 13 pro max and pay off the device early to drop the line in a year or less? It's 24 month device credit, right?

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MerryDolphin6221
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I traded in my XR for a 13 Pro last week at best buy and it worked out fine. Weirdly enough the discount was very similar to this, but just structured differently.

Last week I got a combination of promos... an instant $100 off, $215 trade in allowance, $105 trade in promotion - for a total of $420. Which curiously is exactly what the discount is worth in this promo. Kinda interesting that the promo was the effectively the same last week, but structured differently this week... And now its on the front page and getting attention. Same discount, different marketing.

Anyways... just as always, make sure they activate your new sim card successfully. Everything worked well for me.

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