For T-mobile plans, trade in Apple iPhone and save up to $975 on iPhone 13s or other brands

Omar804

Oct 29, 2021

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don't u have to pay for the Iphone 13 upfront first, then trade in ur iphone, then they will give u monthly credits, is that how it works?

because i thought u can trade in ur iphone xr, they take off like $800 and u just have to pay the difference?

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ATM

Oct 30, 2021

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ATM

Oct 30, 2021

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Quote from Silverball

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Add it to your cart without selecting a store, go through the verification/upgrade process, thren select the store once the phone is in your cart.

I don't think this works as you'll get an error saying

"Apple - iPhone (T-Mobile) is no longer available for pickup at the store you selected.
Sorry about that! You still might be able to get it if you check nearby stores for availability."

Then you'll search for a store and it will not be available within 250 miles

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VidyaG9025

Oct 30, 2021

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VidyaG9025

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Quote from leepc777

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I placed online order for 13 max 256G in Bay Area on 10/28 and still got $93.75 tax on whole amount. The pickup is 11/19 and my credit card already shows that pending transaction.

Will Best Buy store adjust that overcharge tax when picking up ?

Can I use different credit cards when picking up ?

Once the order is placed there will be no manual adjustments. What you can do is you can ask them to cancel the transaction and ask them to reprocess the whole transaction saying I want to use a different credit card. Rest all transaction remains same. There should not be any restocking fees irrespective of seal opened or not since you are repurchasing the product from them.

Additional Note: Since you have place the order already and if you cancel and reorder then the pick up date will move further to Nov 26 (I am on this boat). So its better to wait until your item is ready for pick up, in that way its reserved for you and then follow the above steps. Also you've to be lucky that it will not be fixed by then. Still its a worth taking chance as you might end up saving lot on taxes.

Last edited by VidyaG9025 October 29, 2021 at 05:14 PM.

VidyaG9025

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VidyaG9025

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Quote from Omar804

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don't u have to pay for the Iphone 13 upfront first, then trade in ur iphone, then they will give u monthly credits, is that how it works?

because i thought u can trade in ur iphone xr, they take off like $800 and u just have to pay the difference?

Who is paying $800 for an XR. Maybe you are getting this confused with Tmobile promotion of bill credits. They might be giving $800 into 24-50 months bill credits (Again this you have to check with mobile). This p[promotion is for trade-in and you get the credit back instantly and then you pay the rest of the amount upfront. In your case the iPhone XR on this deal gets $420.

VidyaG9025

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VidyaG9025

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Quote from JoeySD

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So my wife has a 12 Pro that we got from Visible mobile (unlocked) last year and using Tmo MVNO for service right now. So if she wants to get in on this deal will she need to activate a line with Tmo, trade in phone at BB for $900 credit which can apply to phone price and then pay off the rest of the amount and close account and have an unlocked 13 Pro? Or does she need to stay a few months before closing account?

can do it. But i guess you might have to spend at least a month keeping the unlock time frame. It is 40 days but folks got lucky in getting it unlocked within 3-4 days. So choose your steps accordingly. You can do it.

BIGBOSS1

Oct 30, 2021

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BIGBOSS1

Oct 30, 2021

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If the store is out of stock, Can we still visit the store to place a order (from store & not online) and reserve it to be picked up for future date & save the extra $$ by paying tax on due amount only ? (I am in CA)

ChasingtheDeal

Oct 30, 2021

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ChasingtheDeal

Oct 30, 2021

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My experience:

I placed an order on October 19th for 13 pro max and trading in 12 pro max, both in 128gb. Received ready for pickup e-mail on October 28th even though my estimated pickup day was November 19th. Went straight to the cell phone area today, they asked for my ID and e-mail with the barcode. Checked my phone for any issues, and then proceeded to reset the phone for me (after asking me if i had backed it up at home, which i did). Scanned the new sim card, my new phone's IMEI and handed the unopened box to me. All under 10 minutes.

This was all in Brooklyn, NY. Total for me was $136.08. Phone was $124.99 and tax was $11.09. The rep said the price that was quoted on the e-mail was the correct tax.

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stagent

Oct 30, 2021

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stagent

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Quote from leepc777

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I placed online order for 13 max 256G in Bay Area on 10/28 and still got $93.75 tax on whole amount. The pickup is 11/19 and my credit card already shows that pending transaction.

Will Best Buy store adjust that overcharge tax when picking up ?

Can I use different credit cards when picking up ?

My pick up is not until the end of Nov but I I'm going to ask them to put it on another credit card.

bleuspeed

Oct 30, 2021

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bleuspeed

Oct 30, 2021

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Quote from leepc777

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I placed online order for 13 max 256G in Bay Area on 10/28 and still got $93.75 tax on whole amount. The pickup is 11/19 and my credit card already shows that pending transaction.

Will Best Buy store adjust that overcharge tax when picking up ?

Can I use different credit cards when picking up ?

Tax is on full price with most of these deals.

VidyaG9025

Oct 30, 2021

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VidyaG9025

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Quote from BIGBOSS1

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If the store is out of stock, Can we still visit the store to place a order (from store & not online) and reserve it to be picked up for future date & save the extra $$ by paying tax on due amount only ? (I am in CA)

If the item shows availability to pick it up at later some estimated date then you can do it. For few models you will see no stock in store and no stock in line. In such case you will not be able to place an order at store.

chromekum

Oct 30, 2021

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chromekum

Oct 30, 2021

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if you return the device within 14 days.. Do we get full refund on phone and trade in value.

response Appreciated

VidyaG9025

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VidyaG9025

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Quote from chromekum

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if you return the device within 14 days.. Do we get full refund on phone and trade in value.

response Appreciated

You will get the trade in value minus $200 (Which is extra trade in promotion value) and also minus $45 restocking fees. The trade in value as a gift card and the remaining value which u oaid by credit card will be back to credit card.

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fithos

Oct 30, 2021

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fithos

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Quote from leepc777

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I placed online order for 13 max 256G in Bay Area on 10/28 and still got $93.75 tax on whole amount. The pickup is 11/19 and my credit card already shows that pending transaction.

Will Best Buy store adjust that overcharge tax when picking up ?

Can I use different credit cards when picking up ?

They will not adjust. Once the phone ships you will be charged.
Just cancel and go to the store to order.

Steve1971

Oct 30, 2021

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Steve1971

Oct 30, 2021

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I spent 30 mins in chat with BB customer service….
Net price was 900-550 trade in = $350. Tax at 6% should be $14. But when I went to check out, tax was $42.

First explanation - we collect tax based on where you live - your tax rate is wrong

Second - we collect tax based on the full price. Interesting…6% of 900 = $54. But I've already paid tax on my trade in, you shouldn't be double taxing me

Third explanation - my supervisor says an error is charging you double tax. Ok…I clear the cache etc and now the tax is $26

Comment from rep - looks like it worked! No…either you taxing me on $420 or your rate is off by about 1-2%. Ironically, when I added a random $1000 TV, tax was exactly $60

I asked if they can reduce the price of the phone by $5. But apparently they can't and am told I should go into BB in person.

Steve1971

Oct 30, 2021

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Steve1971

Oct 30, 2021

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Has anyone succeeded in switching to the $20 essential plan?
TMO chat said it was still a post-paid plan and therefor ok.
Best Buy chat said they only knew about the plans on their web site.

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