Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expired Posted by bosoxx091 • Oct 19, 2021
expired Posted by bosoxx091 • Oct 19, 2021

Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In Offer for T-Mobile for New/Existing Customers

w/ Eligible iPhone Trade-In

Up to $975 Off

Best Buy
6,473 Comments 1,642,960 Views
Visit Best Buy
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
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
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
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

Community Voting

Deal Score
+396
Good Deal
Visit Best Buy

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

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..

6,472 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 27, 2021
2,560 Posts
Joined Jul 2005
Nov 27, 2021
arjun90
Nov 27, 2021
2,560 Posts
I'm currently financing my 12 Pro Max with T-Mobile, would I be eligible for this trade in? Or do I have to pay the remaining balance off first? I thought I could complete the trade in and get billed later for the remaining balance or better yet, let the monthly cost for the device with updated billing agreement to reflect on my T-Mobile account. Currently paying $41.xx a month for the 12 Pro Max; perhaps T-Mobile can increase it to $46.xx a month after I get the 13 Pro Max and charge that same monthly amount until the 13 Pro Max is paid fully. Can it work this way? Just got the 12 Pro Max back in March of this year

Best Buy doesn't say anything in the disclaimer regarding whether or not devices must be paid in full prior to trade in

Normally I would own a device for multiple years, but seems like when you trade in a fully working device it doesn't contribute to environmental waste; just gets resold to another customer as a refurbished product
Nov 27, 2021
1,334 Posts
Joined May 2014
Nov 27, 2021
STRFSH
Nov 27, 2021
1,334 Posts
Quote from arjun90 :
I'm currently financing my 12 Pro Max with T-Mobile, would I be eligible for this trade in? Or do I have to pay the remaining balance off first? I thought I could complete the trade in and get billed later for the remaining balance or better yet, let the monthly cost for the device with updated billing agreement to reflect on my T-Mobile account. Currently paying $41.xx a month for the 12 Pro Max; perhaps T-Mobile can increase it to $46.xx a month after I get the 13 Pro Max and charge that same monthly amount until the 13 Pro Max is paid fully. Can it work this way? Just got the 12 Pro Max back in March of this year

Best Buy doesn't say anything in the disclaimer regarding whether or not devices must be paid in full prior to trade in

Normally I would own a device for multiple years, but seems like when you trade in a fully working device it doesn't contribute to environmental waste; just gets resold to another customer as a refurbished product
You can upgrade and keep paying on the old phone and get the monthly credits. I have been doing exactly that.
Nov 27, 2021
2,560 Posts
Joined Jul 2005
Nov 27, 2021
arjun90
Nov 27, 2021
2,560 Posts
Interesting, did you notice any discrepancies on your T-Mobile account after that? A T-Mobile rep told me devices have to be paid off first before upgrading to a new phone

Also, how did you pay the taxes for the new phone? Are you being billed by T-Mobile on that part?
Nov 27, 2021
2,560 Posts
Joined Jul 2005
Nov 27, 2021
arjun90
Nov 27, 2021
2,560 Posts
It says in the disclaimer that you must own the phone, technically I own the phone even though I am making monthly installments via T-Mobile

Apple - iPhone 13 Pro 5G 128GB - Graphite (T-Mobile)

Total savings of $975.00 with the use of full Best Buy gift card trade-in value.

Apple - iPhone 13 Pro Max 5G 128GB - Graphite (T-Mobile)

Total savings of $975.00 with the use of full Best Buy gift card trade-in value.

Trade-in value details:
$975.00 trade-in value eligible with trade in of an iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB.

*Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Taxes applied to price of phone prior to the trade-in credit. Valid in store only. Not all phones are eligible for trade in and trade-in value may vary. Customer must own trade-in device. Remaining Sprint Flex lease payments will be due immediately at the time of trade-in. Condition, documentation and accessories may affect value. Excludes phones that are cracked or that lack power. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. Payment is by Best Buy gift card. You are responsible for removing any data from your product before providing the product for evaluation. You will be required to agree to the terms & conditions. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse any trade-in or to limit quantities for any reason. Not compatible with other trade-in offers. No rainchecks.



SAVE UP TO $900 ON IPHONE 13 SERIES AFTER TRADE-IN OFFER:
*Available in limited locations only. Customer can purchase online but must choose Store Pickup for purchase and trade-in. Valid only on in-store trade-in of a smartphone in good working condition. Upon trade-in of an eligible phone, customer will receive value toward a new phone. Trade-in offer does not apply to prepaid phones. At time of purchase customer's trade-in phone will be evaluated, and savings will be applied to purchase transaction. Upon date of fulfillment, customer must trade-in same phone in same condition. $900 total savings based on $900 trade-in value with trade-in of an iPhone 12 Pro and new or upgrade activation for T-Mobile. If trade-in phone or condition changes, value of trade-in savings will no longer be valid and phone purchase is subject to cancellation. Fulfillment subject to phone availability. Offer is not valid if not redeemed during promotional period. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Taxes applied to price of phone prior to the trade-in credit. Not all phones are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary. Customer must own trade-in phone. Condition, documentation, and accessories may affect value. Excludes phones that are cracked or that lack power. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. You are responsible for removing any data from your product before providing the product for evaluation. You will be required to agree to the terms & conditions. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse any trade-in or to limit quantities for any reason. Not compatible with other trade-in offers. No rainchecks. See a Blue Shirt or BestBuy.com/Trade-In for details.

Postpaid activation: Savings are deducted off the full total price of the phone. Maximum savings listed may not be available for all phones and/or from all carriers. Carriers, devices, and coverage (including 5G) not available in all markets. Requires credit approval, wireless service plan, qualifying phone, and an installment billing agreement for the carrier's required term. Restocking fee and other charges may apply. Subject to carrier terms and conditions. Terms subject to change. Excludes prepaid and unlocked phones. See a Blue Shirt for details.

MAGENTA MAX $200 BILL CREDIT OFFER:
*Offer valid in store only with Equipment Installment Plan (EIP). Contact T-Mobile before cancelling service to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $999.99 – iPhone 13 Pro 128GB / $1,099.99 – iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB). Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit and Magenta Max service required. If you have cancelled voice lines in past 90 days, reactivate them first. In stores & on customer service calls, $30 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. $200 via bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts. Coverage not available in some areas. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com for additional information. T-Mobile, the T logo, Magenta & the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG.
Last edited by arjun90 November 27, 2021 at 05:30 AM.
Nov 27, 2021
93 Posts
Joined Apr 2010
Nov 27, 2021
esk548
Nov 27, 2021
93 Posts
Quote from wayne622 :
Finally was able to checkout. I upgraded (2) 12 pros to 13 pro. Figured for $100 each it was worth it. I'm on a Simple Choice plan with T-Mobile and didn't have any issues in store.
Could you please let me know with this upgrade there will be no changes to Simple Choice plan and pricing ..
Nov 27, 2021
3,830 Posts
Joined Jul 2005
Nov 27, 2021
corazones
Nov 27, 2021
3,830 Posts
Quote from NotWindows :
How did you sign up to the $20 plan online? I'm a new customer & t-mob doesn't seem to offer it online
When I called T-Mobile, they offered me the $20 unlimited talk and text.
Nov 27, 2021
3,830 Posts
Joined Jul 2005
Nov 27, 2021
corazones
Nov 27, 2021
3,830 Posts
Quote from eore227 :
Anyone try the att SIM card trick and if that works? Insert unactivated att card let phone activate and then go to att unlock portal and get it unlocked immediately. I did that with several iPhone XS Max phones I got from a Walmart deal which were flex phones.
I'm curious to know as well. Doesn't the AT&T unlock portal ask for AT&T phone number? Where do u get the unactivated AT&T card?

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 27, 2021
130 Posts
Joined Jun 2013
Nov 27, 2021
Saniban09
Nov 27, 2021
130 Posts
Quote from corazones :
When I called T-Mobile, they offered me the $20 unlimited talk and text.
Is it pre paid? Is ssn required?
Last edited by Saniban09 November 27, 2021 at 05:49 AM.
Nov 27, 2021
2,196 Posts
Joined Nov 2009
Nov 27, 2021
eore227
Nov 27, 2021
2,196 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank eore227

Quote from corazones :
I'm curious to know as well. Doesn't the AT&T unlock portal ask for AT&T phone number? Where do u get the unactivated AT&T card?

Apple store and nope don't have to be a att customer
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/unlockstep1
1
Nov 27, 2021
310 Posts
Joined Mar 2007
Nov 27, 2021
captaindingbat
Nov 27, 2021
310 Posts
Quote from STRFSH :
You can upgrade and keep paying on the old phone and get the monthly credits. I have been doing exactly that.
I did the same thing a month ago before Best Buy offered equipment financing through T-Mobile. Since they have access to the T-Mobile system. I wonder if they will reject phones still under financing.
Nov 27, 2021
5,220 Posts
Joined Jan 2008
Nov 27, 2021
rbraden
Nov 27, 2021
5,220 Posts
Am I missing something on the mini 13 pricing? are they just changing it back and forth between $700 and $800?
Nov 27, 2021
1,250 Posts
Joined Nov 2017
Nov 27, 2021
berombeu
Nov 27, 2021
1,250 Posts
Quote from arjun90 :
Interesting, did you notice any discrepancies on your T-Mobile account after that? A T-Mobile rep told me devices have to be paid off first before upgrading to a new phone

Also, how did you pay the taxes for the new phone? Are you being billed by T-Mobile on that part?
There is no discrepancy on my Tmo account or my friend account. I traded in total of 8 to this point by using 2 diff accounts. If you're trading in with Tmo directly, then the rep is correct. But this deal, you're doing business with BB so Tmo doesn't care because they're still bill you monthly like nothing has changed. And please for the sake of everyone here, don't go into BB and ask the reps if you can trade in your phone that not paid off yet. Most of us that did multiple trades with phones that still under EIP including 2 from myself and still receiving monthly credits.

For your tax part. I paid everything off upfront so nothing being bill to my tmo account.
Nov 27, 2021
40 Posts
Joined Nov 2018
Nov 27, 2021
LavenderRiver3505
Nov 27, 2021
40 Posts
trying since yesterday but getting Please try again we had an issue, but it should be fixed now.
Nov 27, 2021
1,250 Posts
Joined Nov 2017
Nov 27, 2021
berombeu
Nov 27, 2021
1,250 Posts
Quote from rbraden :
Am I missing something on the mini 13 pricing? are they just changing it back and forth between $700 and $800?
Mini is $699 if you go straight to the order page. If you click through "see deal" on this page, then mini shows as $800, but it changes back to $699 when you're at the ordering where you pick color and all that. That $800 that you see for mini is for 256GB obviously.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 27, 2021
358 Posts
Joined Oct 2008
Nov 27, 2021
katraju
Nov 27, 2021
358 Posts
Who is faster in unlocking the phone between T-mobile and AT&T? Thanks

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

Popular Deals

View All

Trending Deals

View All