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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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euuser10761132
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Quote from rbraden :
Yep. Got the 12 mini from straight talk (locked) for $299 and will trade it for the 13 mini for $70 more. My son will be thrilled. Thanks!
ST 12mini in cali with 10 percent tax comes to about 330. +70upgrade +60(first month) + 10 tax = 470 for brand new 13mini.

is this calculation correct?
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chaoss
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Quote from AnirudhR9996 :
Do you have to have to be on T-Mobile's Magenta or Magenta Max for the iPhone 12 Mini to be exchanged for $630? Pls help - much appreciated!
no, neither are required. you must be a post paid customer or new customer
please don't ask unnecessary questions in store with your trade in.
Nov 27, 2021
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LennyS4718
Nov 27, 2021
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I did this deal a month ago. Traded in my 12 pro for a 13 pro for only $100+tax OTD. It's great that they deduct the tradein upfront so tax only on the $100.
Nov 27, 2021
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xtrabad
Nov 27, 2021
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Quote from Fusiondynamics :
No, has to be from the 4. Att, Tmobile, Unlocked, or Verizon

Also either way, the promo has been reduced because BF is over.
Congratulations, your entire post is 100% wrong from start to finish.

Why do people post here when they have zero knowledge about how a deal really works. Just STFU if you don't know what you're talking about rather than create confusion and issues for others with misinformation.
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Quote from LennyS4718 :
It's great that they deduct the tradein upfront so tax only on the $100.
Depends on your state's tax laws.
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katraju
Nov 27, 2021
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1. Does BB open and activate the new phone with the new sim card? I don't want to open the phone as it is for a gift. Can I wait until Xmas to activate it?

2. AT&T unlock policy says no need to wait for 60 days if paid full price. In that case is it better to buy AT&T plan to get it unlocked quickly?

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

More successful trade-ins today. Memo either doesn't exist, hasn't taken effect yet, or is regional.

I helped a friend trade-in their Straight Talk "Verizon" 12 minis today. Different store, same easy routine. When you setup the online store pickup, the only times you need to talk are:
1) I'm here for an online pickup of __#__ of phones and trade-in. Should I go to pickup or mobile desk?
2) Here is my emailed pickup barcode and driver's license
3) I have a trade-in for the phone. Here it is.
4) My Best Buy phone number is ______
5) My email address is _____
6) Thank you

Some notes:
1) In my experience, the reps only do a cursory glance of the trade-in phone. They don't go past the hello screen, they don't really examine the phone, and they don't open the sim card tray / check water damage indicator.
2) Trade-ins gets placed in a ziplock bag with the trade-in receipt then are dropped (unprotected) into a trade-in bin. My heart stopped each time I heard the thud of a trade-in hitting another.
3) Folks really do argue and push the reps. Apparently the T-mobile to Best Buy connection was down in the store today (or it could be they just weren't able to activate lines like usual) and a person was upset he couldn't create his account and get new phones with trade-ins. Yelling how yesterday was the same. This is why you should setup everything online and do store pickup, you will be in and out in 10 mins.
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Quote from berombeu :
People here from socal that did the tradein said if you do in store, tax after tradein credit. You could try it yourself since you're in CA if you can find locations with stocks.
I specifically asked BB yday in store about this (Socal, L.A.), they confirmed it's tax on the FULL retail price.
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Proto6
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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.
Curious about this. Could this work with any MVNO provider or just the ones using the ATT towers ? Thanks.
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Proto6
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Quote from voldy :
Take a look at my post history. I just called 1800TMOBILE and asked to sign up for this type of account. When they asked for ssn I made sure it was a soft pull, and they confirmed. They also did ask for my driver's license number.
Does one have to request "soft pull" or is it always a "soft pull" ? I did sign up for the US$20.00 plan as well, but forgot to ask about it.
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Quote from Proto6 :
I specifically asked BB yday in store about this (Socal, L.A.), they confirmed it's tax on the FULL retail price.
Always is. For years that's been the case.
Nov 27, 2021
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bbmatt
Nov 27, 2021
371 Posts
so... i don't understand why there's so many comments on this deal/how it's front page. I just did the trade in w/ bestbuy for this since I had an extra iphone XS in a sock drawer, it's basically a $200 bonus on top of the existing trade in values.
what am i missing here?

Also, the rep says this deal expires Nov 29th
Last edited by bbmatt November 27, 2021 at 01:52 PM.
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ap286
Nov 27, 2021
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deal is still live, if you don't get code then go to store and they would help. I also its better to pay off phones in case there is a balance.
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voldy
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Quote from Proto6 :
Does one have to request "soft pull" or is it always a "soft pull" ? I did sign up for the US$20.00 plan as well, but forgot to ask about it.
Pretty sure you don't have to request it. By default it's a soft pull.

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Quote from kori0 :
Do I need to trade in my current phone or it could be any phone in working condition?
The list of eligible phones is provided in the first post and in the second post in this thread.

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