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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

Original Post

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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!
Jon
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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dealaddicter
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Just go ahead and order a new one. Not sure if store gives the same credit. I know when I did it showed $200 less as I think it came from TMobile...
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Ind2019
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Please advise!
All Best Buy stores near me went OOS for iPhone 13 Pro. If I buy the phone and open new t mobile account with iPhone 13 pro delivery in December 3rd week, will the time from account opening is counted towards the 40-day period ? So I will be able to unlock the device in 1st week of jan ?
Last edited by Ind2019 November 24, 2021 at 11:52 AM.
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Jerry-AntonioM
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Quote from agie :
I am getting the same error since last night.
I had to ask a friend who has tmobile to complete the purchase for me. That way it works, strangely.
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spacers
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any one facing issues getting the device unlocked via tforce? For one account, the did the unlock instantly, but for the other one they are giving me hard time stating it should be atleast 40 days with tmobile?
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dtmamg
Nov 24, 2021
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Quote from shyam09 :
I think purchasing in store may be better.

I walked out with an iPhone 13 for $96 after tax and $10 sim (traded in iPhone 12).

Online it's showing for $120 (tax on the $799 value), but in store I got taxed on the $80 rate.
Problem is locating stock in store
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dtmamg
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Quote from berombeu :
I think regular 13 is available in most locations in my area; however, 13pm is another story!
Correct
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coloradoman_in_socal
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Quote from devspace :
any one facing issues getting the device unlocked via tforce? For one account, the did the unlock instantly, but for the other one they are giving me hard time stating it should be atleast 40 days with tmobile?
I hope they're not cracking down on the enforcement of the 40-day rule after this flood of unlock requests

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wordstew
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Quote from devspace :
any one facing issues getting the device unlocked via tforce? For one account, the did the unlock instantly, but for the other one they are giving me hard time stating it should be atleast 40 days with tmobile?
I don't see anybody asking about walking out the store with an activated Esim....
If you pay for the phone in full OR if you are planning on any international travel (and tell them)... Tmobile should instantly unlock the phone and be able to put your current # on the Esim and the physical sim slot unlocked and empty for 2nd number/carrier use when abroad
It's easier to set it up that way from the get go
It may be worth Calling Tmobile from BB and walking out the door with your phone configured that way.

Tell TForce (if you are planning to travel)
It only makes sense that buying two phones to go on vacation abroad that both would need to be unlocked so they can keep tmobile on the esim and use a local carrier to communicate with each other via the physical sim slot
Last edited by wordstew November 24, 2021 at 01:03 PM.
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FormallyKnownAs
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Quote from wordstew :
I don't see anybody asking about walking out the store with an activated Esim....
If you pay for the phone in full OR if you are planning on any international travel (and tell them)... Tmobile should instantly unlock the phone and be able to put your current # on the Esim and the physical sim slot unlocked and empty for 2nd number and carrier use when abroad
It's easier to set it up that way from the get go
It may be worth Calling Tmobile from BB and walking out the door with your phone configured that way.
Sorry, doesn't work that way. T-mobile needs to see the device in their system to unlock it which can only happen if you first active it
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wordstew
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Quote from FormallyKnownAs :
Sorry, doesn't work that way. T-mobile needs to see the device in their system to unlock it which can only happen if you first active it
If that's indeed the case Drive directly to TMobile with phone in hand, (that's what I did and rep told me my physical sim was not even activated).
He led me to believe I could have activated the esim in store at BB,
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KaatuPaadi
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Getting this error again.. Was working few days ago..


We're sorry, there was an issue processing your request. Please try again later.

Anybody got this but worked at store?? is it worth going there or no..
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BigB89
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i am new to the party. does the phone i am trading in need to be unlocked ? I am with Tmobile and have iphone 12 on EIP. can i trade in locked as is?
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Quote from BigB89 :
i am new to the party. does the phone i am trading in need to be unlocked ? I am with Tmobile and have iphone 12 on EIP. can i trade in locked as is?
Yes you can
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Laid2rest
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Quote from KaatuPaadi :
Getting this error again.. Was working few days ago..


We're sorry, there was an issue processing your request. Please try again later.

Anybody got this but worked at store?? is it worth going there or no..
I know the answer to this problem. It's exactly what happened to me and I could tell you exactly how I worked around it a minute later. But I can't tell you what it is because what if I told you and you were buying the same exact color and model as me from the same pick up store. I would have to wait longer for my order to fulfill if they happen to pick your order before mine. You're my competition right now for the pro max. For those reasons I refuse to tell you what to do.

Jk just use another number on the account for the upgrade or if you don't have another number to use then call 611 from your phone and tell T-Mobile to remove all the blocks that are mentioned in the wiki(first page info) of this deal. 39 minutes after those blocking features on the line are removed you should be able to process the order. Best Buy store might have the same issue if those blocks aren't removed. It's definitely the third party charges block I think.

" If you get the message "We're sorry, there was an issue processing your request. Please try again later." when trying to validate your T-Mobile account, try the follow procedure below. It seems to help some users but not all YMMV!.

Go to your T-Mobile account and turn OFF every block for "chargeable" things including sms, downloads, etc. If they are already OFF toggle them ON and OFF just to clear the system of residual blocks. You CAN leave scam block ON. Then send "HELP" (without quotes) text message from each of your mobile no. that you are trying to upgrade to 22891, 332211 and 66803. Wait 30 minutes after completing everything above and try again. If it does not work, you might an account that has employee discounts or something else."
Last edited by Laid2rest November 24, 2021 at 02:09 PM.

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BigB89
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Quote from coloradoman_in_socal :
Yes you can
thank you. then why there is no much talk in this thread about trading in an unlocked phone? like those straight talk iphone 12 minis for 299?

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