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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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hottie
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Quote from Silverball :
No, a Verizon SIM would lock it to Verizon. You'd then have to work with Verizon to get it unlocked.
Oh ok, I thought all Verizon iPhones were unlocked by default. Thanks.
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xtrabad
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Quote from gk6740 :
RE: $200.

It is baked into the Best Buy pricing. For example, I traded an Iphone11 -that was supposed to be $550 value. But, when I picked it up, it said $350 and I started to freak out. Turns out they do $350 +$200 promo to reach $550.

TOTALLY COMES OFF THE COST of the new phone. Nothing comes from TM on your bill, credits, etc.
Same thing happened when I picked up my 13. When I handed over my 12, the rep confirmed the trade value but it was $200 shy. I told him T-Mobile has a $200 bonus. He said "Oh yeah, I forgot about that. You're all good."

Which leads me to a question. So when these orders are placed online for store pickup, is the transaction basically already a done deal? Or can they later adjust the trade-in value?

When I picked up my 13 and handed over my pristine 12, the mobile rep barely even looked at it. I told him that I had already wiped it and reset it. He just glanced at the front and back of it for scratches, took out the sim, transferred it to my new 13, checked my ID, and that was it. I was done and out of there.

I thought it was strange he did not check the trade-in phone IMEI or scrutinize anything else for things like water damage, etc. Maybe they do that later in the process and then bill your account if the device is not what you said it was?
Last edited by xtrabad November 2, 2021 at 01:28 PM.
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xtrabad
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Quote from hottie :
Oh ok, I thought all Verizon iPhones were unlocked by default. Thanks.
I think Verizon changed that
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zonedeal
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Quote from Silverball :
No, a Verizon SIM would lock it to Verizon. You'd then have to work with Verizon to get it unlocked.
So technically the phone is an unlocked version already until you put a carrier SIM then it gets locked to that carrier? To get it unlock again then have to follow with that carriers policy?
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zonedeal
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Quote from PDP765 :
The Best Buy iPhones are under a different locking policy, so initially they are unlocked until you put the first SIM card in and activate it. So the iPhone will get locked the carrier which SIM card you put in
So it's technically an unlocked phone when new, and will lock to whichever carrier that initialize the 1st time activation. Correct?
Will this be the same for oversea carriers as well?
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corazones
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Quote from Steve_Armstrong :
I don't think so.

I traded my wife's old iPhone 11 for the blue iPhone 13 under this T-Mo deal. Her new iPhone 13 says "Carrier Lock: No SIM restrictions" under Settings > General > About.
for me, under General > About > Carrier Lock > SIM Locked

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Quote from zonedeal :
So it's technically an unlocked phone when new, and will lock to whichever carrier that initialize the 1st time activation. Correct?
Will this be the same for oversea carriers as well?
It won't able activate SIM card oversea, that's US flex reseller activate policy phone.
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dtmamg
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Quote from lawrencelin :
It won't able activate SIM card oversea, that's US flex reseller activate policy phone.
Not sure why or how, but I have used all my unlocked TM phones all over the world using local Sim
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Quote from schuiazza :
1) You don't have to pick a post paid T-Mobile plan from Best Buy to get this deal. You can sign up for the plan anywhere and have it active before trading in your device at Best Buy.
2) If you cancel the plan immediately out of the store then you won't be able to unlock the phone because you are no longer with T-Mobile.
3) Yes, you can. But, you have to be with T-Mobile and wait times are long. People had success unlocking anywhere between 3 days to 40 days after getting the iPhone 13. T-Force can override the system after 30 days.
4) With service, of course. Otherwise you are no longer with T-Mobile and why would they unlock the phone?
5) Cracked front or back. Totally depends on the rep helping you but more than likely it won't fly.
super thanks.. for the info.. I will put this in the wiki.. one other question..
I have to get 4 lines I have 4 trade-in's can I do that ?
is there a port-in special as I can port my numbers to tmobile ?
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lawrencelin
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Quote from dtmamg :
Not sure why or how, but I have used all my unlocked TM phones all over the world using local Sim
I said the First time of Activate the phone with US Flex Reseller phone, if you purchase from direct from T-Mobile or already activated phone with T-Mobile SIM card then use oversea SIM card, that's different.
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lawrencelin
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Quote from dtmamg :
Not sure why or how, but I have used all my unlocked TM phones all over the world using local Sim
Unlocked phone can use any SIM card in the world, but the phone from Best Buy if you never been use and send to the oversea, system on the setup page won't allow you activate and stop there,
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schuiazza
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Quote from hangon :
super thanks.. for the info.. I will put this in the wiki.. one other question..
I have to get 4 lines I have 4 trade-in's can I do that ?
is there a port-in special as I can port my numbers to tmobile ?
6) If you are asking if you have to open 4 lines, then the answer is in #1 from my earlier post. On the other hand, if you already have 4 T-mobile lines, then yes, you can trade-in 4 phones, one for each line. Good luck finding best buy with inventory, though.
7) I am not aware of port-in special at BB. Costco has BYOD/port-in until December 31st. In-store only.
Last edited by schuiazza November 2, 2021 at 03:41 PM.
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My iPhone 12 mini was purchased where I would receive bill credits. I still owed 350+ on the phone but when I traded in today, Best Buy didn't say that I needed to pay off the phone. So I guess I'll still be getting billed (and receive credits) for the 12 mini? Thanks

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Quote from caveman017 :
Yes, according to the conversation I had with TFORCE on Facebook.
Thanks!!

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