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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

Original Post

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

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Oct 31, 2021
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xtrabad
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I am trading in my T-Mobile iPhone 12. It is currently on EIP with monthly bill credits. Do I need to pay it off in full prior to handing it over to Best Buy? Or can I trade it in with it still on EIP and still receive the monthly bill credits in my T-Mobile account?
Last edited by xtrabad October 30, 2021 at 09:04 PM.
Oct 31, 2021
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hangon
Oct 31, 2021
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May be this already answered but could not find.. can I just do trade in and cancel my account and unlock the phone ?
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NeverMisADEAL
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Quote from xtrabad :
Contact T-Force via Twitter, Messenger, or T-Mobile app.

Not sure about the current unlocking rules. It usually is 40 days but I think some others here have reported successful unlock requests already. That being said, I believe you would have to activate it first to show in the system.
Yes I was able to successfully request unlocks with in 3 days, they denied on Twitter but the Facebook rep was very helpful and unlocked both my phones within 48 hrs
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dtmamg
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Quote from xtrabad :
I am trading in my T-Mobile iPhone 12. It is currently on EIP with monthly bill credits. Do I need to pay it off in full prior to handing it over to Best Buy? Or can I trade it in with it still on EIP and still receive the monthly bill credits in my T-Mobile account?
1) Nope

2) yes
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dtmamg
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Quote from hangon :
May be this already answered but could not find.. can I just do trade in and cancel my account and unlock the phone ?
If you cancel the act, no longer with TM, how will they unlock the phone( since you are no longer the "customer")
Oct 31, 2021
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Shade00
Oct 31, 2021
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My first 13 Pro, I requested an unlock on a Saturday and I believe it was unlocked by the following Tuesday afternoon. The second one I requested an unlock this past Wednesday evening. Still waiting on that one. No clue how long to expect, but really need it to go through so I can trade my last phone in.
Oct 31, 2021
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mikecc66
Oct 31, 2021
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Quote from Shade00 :
My first 13 Pro, I requested an unlock on a Saturday and I believe it was unlocked by the following Tuesday afternoon. The second one I requested an unlock this past Wednesday evening. Still waiting on that one. No clue how long to expect, but really need it to go through so I can trade my last phone in.
why do you need to wait?

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Shade00
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Quote from mikecc66 :
why do you need to wait?
My wife will use the phone initially on AT&T Prepaid as she has some time left on her current service. So need it unlocked for her to use on AT&T, and I'm trading her phone in once she is able to switch to the new 13 Pro. Then once her AT&T service runs out we'll either be on T-Mobile or cricket.
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berombeu
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Quote from tarx :
What process? Can I just order online without trade in, pick up in store/return right away just to do the trade in with the same exact ordered phone?
I don't know about that route. My process was give them order #, ID, tradein phone, walked out with the new phone within 15 minutes.
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ChasingtheDeal
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Quote from leepc777 :
Maybe CA has different Tax law on online orders? I am in bay area and all my 5 online orders were taxed on full amount.
The scheduled pick up date is 11/12~ 11/19.
I will try to cancel and reorder with different credit card when picking up.
If the rep can charge the tax on remaining amount instead, that would save me about $400.

Here is my payment for one13 max 256G on 10/28.
Item Total:
$318.74

Product Price:
$224.99

Discounts
Trade-in Allowance
-$775.00
Trade-in Promotion
-$200.00

Sales Tax, Fees & Surcharges:
$93.75
I believe many people had mentioned that different states have different tax laws in regards to this type of thing. From what i have seen, all the people from NY seem to have only been taxed on remaining balance. However, i have seen people from CA say some paid tax on full device and some on remaining balance so not exactly sure whats happening in CA..
Last edited by ChasingtheDeal October 30, 2021 at 10:31 PM.
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dtmamg
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Quote from ChasingtheDeal :
I believe many people had mentioned that different states have different tax laws in regards to this type of thing. From what i have seen, all the people from NY seem to have only been taxed on remaining balance. However, i have seen people from CA say some paid tax on full device and some on remaining balance so not exactly sure whats happening in CA..
When the deal started, yes, may here in Cali got the deal online where the tax was less, and some from SD also get the lesser tax while in store.

I was the one who did not lucked out as I was about the pay online orders, the carts showed less tax, but would not allow me to order.

I then wait for few hrs, then system allowed me to order for later pick up, but the tax went back for Cali normal.

Yes, BB taxing system is probably having issue

One SD here suggested I go into the store and try, which I have not done so.

As much as the next SDer who would like to save on the tax, I am not going to sweat it as this type of deal is hard to come by with good trade in value, and no future pmt/credit/contract.

Plus I got to use PP for payment method online which would gives 5% CB, and the UR points are worth lots in my lifestyle.
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VidyaG9025
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Quote from hangon :
May be this already answered but could not find.. can I just do trade in and cancel my account and unlock the phone ?
Yes you can do that.
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blakhol
Oct 31, 2021
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How did you all do this trade-in without a state issued id? I'm curious since I was denied a trade in because I didn't have one (lost dl).
Last edited by blakhol October 31, 2021 at 03:25 PM.
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tayninh
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Quote from dtmamg :
When the deal started, yes, may here in Cali got the deal online where the tax was less, and some from SD also get the lesser tax while in store.

I was the one who did not lucked out as I was about the pay online orders, the carts showed less tax, but would not allow me to order.

I then wait for few hrs, then system allowed me to order for later pick up, but the tax went back for Cali normal.

Yes, BB taxing system is probably having issue

One SD here suggested I go into the store and try, which I have not done so.

As much as the next SDer who would like to save on the tax, I am not going to sweat it as this type of deal is hard to come by with good trade in value, and no future pmt/credit/contract.

Plus I got to use PP for payment method online which would gives 5% CB, and the UR points are worth lots in my lifestyle.
Yes, BB tax system is pretty messed up in CA. I ordered from the same store as other member here and got tax close to full price while other member got discount tax. Other theory is it depends on TM's paln, but that doesn't seem right also.

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fithos
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Quote from tayninh :
Yes, BB tax system is pretty messed up in CA. I ordered from the same store as other member here and got tax close to full price while other member got discount tax. Other theory is it depends on TM's paln, but that doesn't seem right also.
Cali
I get taxed full amount online no matter which Cali store I choose.
Went to store and was charged the discounted amount. If you ask the rep they will tell you will get tax full amount but if you go through the process it only tax the discounted amount.
It is not dependent on kind of T-Mobile plan you have.

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