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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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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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abso455
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My order was just cancelled and said "mobile cannot be activated" and chat agent wasn't helpful. Does anyone know what went wrong?
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ChaosBait
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Anyone got their phone early with initial date as Dec 03?
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Costmore
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Ordered pro max oct30 with an estimated pick up date of nov 26, received the ready for pickup yesterday night and picked it up this morning.
The trade in sheet only shows base trade in value and not the additional trade in promo, is this normal? The guy helping me out said that is how it works.
Last edited by Costmore November 10, 2021 at 12:59 PM.
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can we port out to different service provider after phone unlock?
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Quote from abso455 :
My order was just cancelled and said "mobile cannot be activated" and chat agent wasn't helpful. Does anyone know what went wrong?
We were unable to activate the device you purchased on our site, so we had to cancel the item(s) included in your mobile package. We will now begin processing a refund for your payment.

I got the same thing. Should I wait and then place a new order?
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zerojinsama
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Quote from songfeathers :
Finally did it!
Migrated sprint to T-Mobile.
Went to Costco, did their BYOD for $300. This will keep extending till end of year ish.
Went to Best Buy, transfer process took some time. You need to have T-Mobile essentials minimum for this deal, we had to switch from Essentials 55+ on the spot but our Best Buy associate was great and handled calling for us. But then he got it working.
The first Best Buy we went to said we'd pay tax based off the original price. This second Best Buy calculated tax off the discounted price.

iPhone 13 mini 256gb original price is $799. Traded in an iPhone X 256gb worth $390.

Costco BYOD Device Sim = +$7.50
Costco Tax = +$0.58
Costco BYOD Shop Card = -$300
Best Buy iPhone 13 mini 256gb = +$409.99
Best Buy tax = +$36.92
Best Buy 5G Sim = +$9.99
Best Buy tax = +$0.88

Net loss = $165.86. Pretty happy with that.
Hi there, what do you do after you switch to T-Mobile essentials at BB? Do you upgrade the plan to get the deal and what is the plan you upgraded to? Thank you!
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Quote from Costmore :
Ordered pro max oct3 with an estimated pick up date of nov 26, received the ready for pickup yesterday night and picked it up this morning.
The trade in sheet only shows base trade in value and not the additional trade in promo, is this normal? The guy helping me out said that is how it works.
When did you place the order?

Edit: Sorry just saw that you placed order on Oct 3, I placed the order on Oct 23, don't know when i will be getting my devices. I have heard folks getting them as soon as within a week.
Last edited by VidyaG9025 November 10, 2021 at 01:18 PM.

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Quote from zerojinsama :
Hi there, what do you do after you switch to T-Mobile essentials at BB? Do you upgrade the plan to get the deal and what is the plan you upgraded to? Thank you!
Not quite sure what u mean
I changed from T-Mobile Essentials 55+ to T-Mobile Essentials on my mobile app. Then the BB associate called TMobile to speed it up. After that, we put our info into the BB system again, BB associate verified we were eligible, and began the trade in/promo process.
So upgraded from Essentials 55+ to Essentials. Then deal went thru, ez. Can change back to ur original plan once ur done.
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Anyone do this and able to get the 128gb for 699.99 instead of the 256gb for 799.99 for the mini?
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Quote from VidyaG9025 :
When did you place the order?

Edit: Sorry just saw that you placed order on Oct 3, I placed the order on Oct 23, don't know when i will be getting my devices. I have heard folks getting them as soon as within a week.
Edited my post, I ordered on October 30. 128gb silver pro max
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Looking for some clarification - any help would be appreciated.

I bought an iPhone 13 from Best Buy through this deal. The associate gave me the new phone in the box without turning it on/activating it + gave me an additional SIM Card.

1. Does this phone fall under the US Reseller Flex policy? In other words, will it lock to whatever network's SIM Card is used to activate it?

2. Just to confirm - if I activate this with any TMobile SIM card, I should be able to get it unlocked within 2-3 days by contacting TForce on Facebook or Twitter because the phone is fully paid off already, correct?

Thanks in advance.
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Quote from gorillaphant :
Looking for some clarification - any help would be appreciated.

I bought an iPhone 13 from Best Buy through this deal. The associate gave me the new phone in the box without turning it on/activating it + gave me an additional SIM Card.

1. Does this phone fall under the US Reseller Flex policy? In other words, will it lock to whatever network's SIM Card is used to activate it?

2. Just to confirm - if I activate this with any TMobile SIM card, I should be able to get it unlocked within 2-3 days by contacting TForce on Facebook or Twitter because the phone is fully paid off already, correct?

Thanks in advance.
1. Yes. Yes. (TMobile's unlock policy is best though)

2. TMo's oficial policy is 40 days at least but many were able to do it in couple of days after activation.
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Quote from gorillaphant :
Looking for some clarification - any help would be appreciated.

I bought an iPhone 13 from Best Buy through this deal. The associate gave me the new phone in the box without turning it on/activating it + gave me an additional SIM Card.

1. Does this phone fall under the US Reseller Flex policy? In other words, will it lock to whatever network's SIM Card is used to activate it?

2. Just to confirm - if I activate this with any TMobile SIM card, I should be able to get it unlocked within 2-3 days by contacting TForce on Facebook or Twitter because the phone is fully paid off already, correct?

Thanks in advance.
1. You just answered your own question. It's Flex policy.

2. Most case yes. I had 2 13PM that got unlocked within several days after activated with Tmo and contact Tforce.
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Quote from stagent :
We were unable to activate the device you purchased on our site, so we had to cancel the item(s) included in your mobile package. We will now begin processing a refund for your payment.

I got the same thing. Should I wait and then place a new order?
I place 2 orders for 2 different numbers and got an email to notice one of my order is cancelled with the same "mobile cannot be activated". Not sure why??

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Quote from shawnlo :
I place 2 orders for 2 different numbers and got an email to notice one of my order is cancelled with the same "mobile cannot be activated". Not sure why??
I got same email…luckily I checked local store had stock, re-did the order and got order pickup email within an hour

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