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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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The_Love_Spud
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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!
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CyanPlastic3243
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Did you read the whole post? Maybe you should do that first
VidyaG9025
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Trade-in devices will never come back. No matter where you do the tradein bestbuy, verizon, att, apple etc etc..

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mak101
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I have old Simple Choice plan with 9 lines and on 4 lines I am receiving some credits from last few promotions. I have spare SE2 2000 model and not in use, This is what I am thinking...

I can trade my SE2 for new iPhone 13, 799 - 370 = 430 + tax = net amount, I am thinking to use a line where no promotion credit on the line.
This phone will be unlocked automatically after 40-45 days and it can be used with any other carrier.

Questions:
I can add extra line on my account, is there any extra promotion by adding a line I can combine with?
I am reading Costco offers 300 GC for adding a new line, is it better to do at Costco or BB?
I think there was $200 promotional credits BB offers on iPhones, is it still there or included in this price?

Please help.

Thanks.
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knugget22
Oct 21, 2021
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Getting : Unable to add to cart now.

Been out of stock in SoCal when I checked for last two days.

Oct 21, 2021
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Asianslaw
Oct 21, 2021
7 Posts
getting an error when trying to add to cart as well. I ordered and picked up 2 yesterday no problem.

MN

EDIT: adding into cart works now. looks like the site just had a bug this morning.

You can also go right in and do the trade in/upgrade. No need to order online first.
Last edited by VanickV October 21, 2021 at 11:15 AM.
Oct 21, 2021
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deeGEE83
Oct 21, 2021
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Anyone know when BB replenishes stock. Im in SoCal and everything is out.
Oct 21, 2021
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kavi_nash
Oct 21, 2021
165 Posts
Unable to add to cart, anyone got help from their support? Online chat is useless.
Oct 21, 2021
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spaceistheplace
Oct 21, 2021
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I'm going to pick up 13 pro max. Issue is the number I said I'm upgrading is my wife's and she's out of the country. I don't want them to activate the phone on her number and then her phone goes dead while traveling. Any options here? Will they NOT activate it if I ask them? Could I put in a sim from another line on my T-Mobile account to activate ??

Thanks!
Oct 21, 2021
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gk6740
Oct 21, 2021
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Quote from caicom98 :
can you trade in non-working iphone 6s (water damage). if not, what is the best way to get money for it?
The amount of crazy posts here is crazy. It is rare that anyone would even give a $1 for a WORKING Iphone 6 - but one that no longer works - .. amazing

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Quote from spaceistheplace :
I'm going to pick up 13 pro max. Issue is the number I said I'm upgrading is my wife's and she's out of the country. I don't want them to activate the phone on her number and then her phone goes dead while traveling. Any options here? Will they NOT activate it if I ask them? Could I put in a sim from another line on my T-Mobile account to activate ??

Thanks!
Just tell them you are going to use the old SIM. That is what I did and gave the phone to my wife. They also are required to ask permission to open the box. I also traded a phone that had monthly credits that I'll be receiving for some time to come.
Last edited by kenkobra63 October 21, 2021 at 09:07 AM.
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PapaBrickolini
Oct 21, 2021
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I made a first attempt at trying to use this deal to upgrade my iPhone 12 mini to 13 mini (128GB), which would cost roughly $70.

My 12 Mini was purchased through Visible in June 2021, and I don't currently have a T-Mobile account. I was planning to leave Visible anyway, and didn't need the Visible number ported. So, in the online checkout, I chose to create a new T-Mobile account. It was at this step, I made three mistakes:
  1. On the screen where I was asked to accept the T-Mobile plan, I was shown the new phone number T-Mobile assigned my new account. I read and accepted the agreement, not knowing I wouldn't be sent a copy of the agreement to my email. I didn't record my new T-Mobile phone number, which turned out to be a problem at the store.
  2. I was asked to create a security pin for my new T-Mobile account, which I had forgotten by the time I got to Best Buy. That's totally on me, but since the account was so new, or because the phone activation hadn't happened yet, I wasn't able to login to the account to view or reset the pin.
  3. This wasn't confirmed, but I assume, that the email I used for the new T-Mobile account might also have been an issue. It's the same email I used years back when trying T-Mobile once, and I wondered if going with a brand new email for the account would have been the better option and made this process work.

After the Best Buy reps spent a long time trying to find the details of my new T-Mobile account in their system and process the trade-in, they finally opted to cancel the order and start from scratch in-store. When I returned after a while to start the process again, it still wouldn't work. They seemed very knowledgeable about the system, and knew exactly what needed to be done and how to do it to complete the trade-in. Their system just wasn't accepting any of the information they were attempting. I eventually had to leave without it ever working.

Before I make another attempt at this deal very soon, I'm going to create a T-Mobile account myself, and get it activated on my iPhone 12 mini *before* ordering the trade-in and going to the store (perhaps a different location this time). I don't know what issue could possibly happen then. Personally, I find $70 for an upgrade to the 13 mini worth a few hassles.

Edit: I happened to find this article, on a T-Mobile outage affecting Best Buys as well, occurring on the same day I tried the trade-in in store: https://tmo.report/2021/10/t-mobi...-affected/

The reps seemed to think there were issues on T-Mobile's end, too. Guess I just picked a bad day to try this.

Edit 10-24-21: Ordered a T-Mobile SIM card from Amazon, and signed up my iPhone 12 mini for the $60/mo Essentials plan. The next day, did the whole Best Buy process of evaluating trade-in, this time logging into my new T-Mobile account. My new T-Mo account info showed correctly, chose my line, and chose the nearest Best Buy that had the 13 mini color I wanted. Rep at Best Buy seemed a little unsure of the process at first, and initially said I owed the full price of the phone (!), but everything went okay once I showed him the details of the order on my Best Buy account. Was in and out in under 1 hr with the 13 mini. Thanks to all who posted, good deal. 10-25-21: Contacted T-Mobile on twitter requesting unlock. Customer service had it unlocked in 2 hours.
Last edited by PapaBrickolini October 25, 2021 at 09:21 AM.
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AndieNarwhal
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Quote from deeGEE83 :
Anyone know when BB replenishes stock. Im in SoCal and everything is out.
Been trying for 3 days and nothing in SoCal. They had in Simi Valley for a while, but that's rather far from me. But nothing now.
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CyanBanana360
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Quote from bosoxx091 :
Does not apply for sprint. Sprint/Tmobile seems to have its own not as good promo.

You can always enter your phone number and check if it lets you.
I did get a hold of sprint customer service and they have informed me that it will be honored. I just have not had the time to go to Best Buy just yet but possibly today after work. Will keep you updated on how it goes. Not holding my breath honestly.
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DY9557
Oct 21, 2021
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Did this deal at the beginning of the month.
Traded in my XS max for $400 and got the 13 pro max for grand total $662 (tax $62).
Got an estimated phone will be available on Oct 29, but got an email the phone is ready to be pick up on Oct 17, about 2 weeks early.
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btcutter
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Is it worth trading iPhone 12 for iPhone 13 for $75 ???
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ChaosBait
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If extra battery life is important, then yes!
Quote from btcutter :
Is it worth trading iPhone 12 for iPhone 13 for $75 ???
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Quote from btcutter :
Is it worth trading iPhone 12 for iPhone 13 for $75 ???
Probably, battery life is better.
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