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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

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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
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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.

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Did you read the whole post? Maybe you should do that first
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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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Quote from Mountainrivera :
Tmobile receives the device info and the $125 diff is added to ur bill for 30 months so it's a retention play. Otherwise you get $775 for a trade on the 12 pro max not $975. I just picked up two phones one for me the other for the wife. We had 12s but to upgrade for $125 is a no brainer imo.
Quote from Mountainrivera :
Tmobile receives the device info and the $125 diff is added to ur bill for 30 months so it's a retention play. Otherwise you get $775 for a trade on the 12 pro max not $975. I just picked up two phones one for me the other for the wife. We had 12s but to upgrade for $125 is a no brainer imo.
in my case the base trade in is $775 plus $200 Tmobile trade in allowance for Iphone 13 pro max after trading in 12 pro max. are you saying that Tmobile will recoup the $200 allowance by spreading the charges even for 30 months ? I dont see any mention of it in the contract that was provided after completing the deal in Best buy. Also how would this play out for folks who were able to successfully unlock the devices and already closed the account with tmobile ? Are you saying Tmobile will block the IMEI for outstanding bill dues ( which is the $200 trade in allowance ) ?
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Quote from dwdrum007 :
I am thinking about upgrading from 12 pro max to 13 pro max. Have a few questions.

I am the account holder but the phone is for my wife who is on my plan. Can she pick up the phone without me present. I assume once i log in to the cart and authenticate and buy the phone I am no longer needed?

How long does Best Buy give you to pick up the phone once it's in? Right now its backordered and it says December 17th estimated. But i will be travelling a lot in December so we may not be around once Best Buy is ready for us. Might take us a week or two get to the right store as we will be travelling to and from Florida often in December. If they tell me estimated pickup date is Dec 17th, I could technically get it on the 22nd but can't get it sooner as I won't be in the state. What happens if they get the phone faster, do i have to get it faster?

One more question, when does this deal expire? If I buy the phone to pick up in Florida for example with an estimated Dec 17th date, if my local Best Buy in NY has stock can I do the pickup in NY and get the same deal, even if the deal is then expired?

TIA.
Both my wife's and my phones' delivery dates were12/17. They cxld my order saying they couldn't activate my phone so I immediately reordered. The reorder delivery date was same day (11/24). My wife's phone also became available 11/24 and we picked them up yesterday. They give you about one week to pick up the phone based on expected delivery date (no available date) so if the order's expected delivery date is 12/17 you will have till about 12/24. My 2nd order had to be picked up by 11/30. They did ask for ID so you may have an issue. Good luck!
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Quote from devspace :
in my case the base trade in is $775 plus $200 Tmobile trade in allowance for Iphone 13 pro max after trading in 12 pro max. are you saying that Tmobile will recoup the $200 allowance by spreading the charges even for 30 months ? I dont see any mention of it in the contract that was provided after completing the deal in Best buy. Also how would this play out for folks who were able to successfully unlock the devices and already closed the account with tmobile ? Are you saying Tmobile will block the IMEI for outstanding bill dues ( which is the $200 trade in allowance ) ?
Oddly I don't know where the 200 bucks shows. Yes you re right the activation screen in bestbuy showed $775 but I only have to pay tmobile about $4.17 a month for the 30 months for each phone, a total of $125 the delta between the rebate and the price of the new phone. The 200 bucks is covered but not on any paperwork i received.
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Quote from devspace :
in my case the base trade in is $775 plus $200 Tmobile trade in allowance for Iphone 13 pro max after trading in 12 pro max. are you saying that Tmobile will recoup the $200 allowance by spreading the charges even for 30 months ? I dont see any mention of it in the contract that was provided after completing the deal in Best buy. Also how would this play out for folks who were able to successfully unlock the devices and already closed the account with tmobile ? Are you saying Tmobile will block the IMEI for outstanding bill dues ( which is the $200 trade in allowance ) ?
Could it be that $125 diff is because he/she chose the financing option? Because trading in 12PM for 13PM is $124.99 diff. Since now BB is offering financing option. That could be the case he/she mention here.
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Quote from berombeu :
Could it be that $125 diff is because he/she chose the financing option? Because trading in 12PM for 13PM is $124.99 diff. Since now BB is offering financing option. That could be the case he/she mention here.
ah.. i see the math now .. so people who pay upfront without the financing option wont end up with a scenario where they owe any thing back to Tmobile , correct ?
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Quote from Mountainrivera :
Oddly I don't know where the 200 bucks shows. Yes you re right the activation screen in bestbuy showed $775 but I only have to pay tmobile about $4.17 a month for the 30 months for each phone, a total of $125 the delta between the rebate and the price of the new phone.
You have to expand where it says "see how we calculated this" that's where they listed the $200 promotion. Since you're financing, then $125 is correct in this case.
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Quote from devspace :
in my case the base trade in is $775 plus $200 Tmobile trade in allowance for Iphone 13 pro max after trading in 12 pro max. are you saying that Tmobile will recoup the $200 allowance by spreading the charges even for 30 months ? I dont see any mention of it in the contract that was provided after completing the deal in Best buy. Also how would this play out for folks who were able to successfully unlock the devices and already closed the account with tmobile ? Are you saying Tmobile will block the IMEI for outstanding bill dues ( which is the $200 trade in allowance ) ?
Quote from berombeu :
Could it be that $125 diff is because he/she chose the financing option? Because trading in 12PM for 13PM is $124.99 diff. Since now BB is offering financing option. That could be the case he/she mention here.
I think it's a tmobile financing. It is added to my bill. Honestly didn't read the fine print but it looks like a retention thing. I am probably on the hook for the $200 rebate if i bail on their service before the 30 months.

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Quote from devspace :
ah.. i see the math now .. so people who pay upfront without the financing option wont end up with a scenario where they owe any thing back to Tmobile , correct ?
We owe nothing when doing this deal and paying upfront. I had received Tmo bills for 2 months going to 3 very soon since the deal first started. Nothing has change to my bill or account beside it shows 3-13PM being used on 3 lines and still receiving monthly credits which I still have like 15 months left to go. All 13PMs have been unlocked.
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Quote from berombeu :
You have to expand where it says "see how we calculated this" that's where they listed the $200 promotion. Since you're financing, then $125 is correct in this case.
I didn't see an option to pay it all off at once or would have. Thought it was a retention ploy but was fine with that so just clicked through and bought them. I probably should have slowed down and looked more carefully but nice to know i may have the option to pay them off early. I am an early adopter so will upgrade before 30 months.
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Quote from berombeu :
You have to expand where it says "see how we calculated this" that's where they listed the $200 promotion. Since you're financing, then $125 is correct in this case.
Quote from berombeu :
We owe nothing when doing this deal and paying upfront. I had received Tmo bills for 2 months going to 3 very soon since the deal first started. Nothing has change to my bill or account beside it shows 3-13PM being used on 3 lines and still receiving monthly credits which I still have like 15 months left to go. All 13PMs have been unlocked.
I missed that but nice to know i have the option to pay it off. That would have been my preference.
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Quote from Mountainrivera :
I think it's a tmobile financing. It is added to my bill. Honestly didn't read the fine print but it looks like a retention thing. I am probably on the hook for the $200 rebate if i bail on their service before the 30 months.
why would you be on the hook for the $200 rebate? All you have to do is pay off the $125 difference you financed with them and close the account, right? Regardless of financing or one time payment, i dont think anyone is on the hook for the $200 trade in allowance Tmobile issues on this deal, am i right?
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Quote from Mountainrivera :
I missed that but nice to know i have the option to pay it off. That would have been my preference.
. Not really that much of different, since you aren't receiving monthly credit then you just pay it off once it shows on your Tmo account. The monthly credits that prevent us from getting the device unlock. To get it unlock, we have to pay it off first.
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Quote from coloradoman_in_socal :
It does, I had to open an individual account first before getting in on this deal. Paramount+ doesn't work with business account either…
Unless you need another line, doesn't that negate the benefit of the deal?
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Quote from berombeu :
Could it be that $125 diff is because he/she chose the financing option? Because trading in 12PM for 13PM is $124.99 diff. Since now BB is offering financing option. That could be the case he/she mention here.
Correct again. Man you're beating me to it all day. Must be the turkey 😉

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Quote from jbloggs :
Unless you need another line, doesn't that negate the benefit of the deal?
Not when you double dip with the Costco $300 BYOD deal 😎

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