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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
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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Quote from Jayrvh :
I'm not on a Tmobile plan but would like to trade-in and unlock using the ATT trick.

Nearby stores are all out of stock so I need to place an order online.

1. which options do I need to choose? activate today -> I want a new phone number->trade in-> choose any plan ?

2. I'm trading in the total wireless phone, should I choose the "unlocked" option?

3. Do I need to cancel any Tmobile plan after canceling it?
DO NOT SELECT UNLCOKED. Select Verizon or T-mobile
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mkk_deals
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If you are one of the lucky ones who did not get the iphone activated at BBY, the ATT trick works like charm! I just tried for my 2nd iphone, took 2mins for ATT automated system to unlock.

1. Went to Apple store, asked for ATT sim, no reason give, just need an ATT sim. They gave me one for free.
2. Then inserted the SIM, boot the phone, wait for iphone to go through the activation screen,.
3. Once the iphone boots, submit ATT request online, confirm the email you get,
4. 2 mins later, once you receive second email, insert any other sim! your iphone is unlocked
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Fire.brand
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The upgrade error on my account hasn't gotten resolved, so I ordered a phone on a friend's account. I'm listed as the pick up person on the order. During pick up, would the phone line on which order was submitted need to be present for upgrade activation; I could give my T-Mobile SIM, but would it be an issue?

I'd hate it if my friend's current SIM stops working.
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chaoss
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Quote from Fire.brand :
The upgrade error on my account hasn't gotten resolved, so I ordered a phone on a friend's account. I'm listed as the pick up person on the order. During pick up, would the phone line on which order was submitted need to be present for upgrade activation; I could give my T-Mobile SIM, but would it be an issue?

I'd hate it if my friend's current SIM stops working.
tell them that your friend is working, if he can activate it on his own
hope you get a good rep
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jcarlosa7
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Quote from Fire.brand :
The upgrade error on my account hasn't gotten resolved, so I ordered a phone on a friend's account. I'm listed as the pick up person on the order. During pick up, would the phone line on which order was submitted need to be present for upgrade activation; I could give my T-Mobile SIM, but would it be an issue?

I'd hate it if my friend's current SIM stops working.
Just tell the rep the phone is a gift and you'll activate it at home.
In my case, they provided the phone and a SIM, they didn't even switch my line to the new SIM, I just popped the old one in and was able to go online, make calls, etc.

Also, if the online pick up line is too long, you can go straight to the mobile kiosk and the rep will bring the phones from storage.
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chaoss
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never mind
Last edited by chaoss December 2, 2021 at 06:32 PM.
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g0ingbr0ke
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Quote from ctr11 :
Someone responded to you saying this was only relevant to CA, I'm not sure that's the case. I just tried to do this online in NC (specfically trading in a 12 mini for a 13 regular) and the taxes were 43.xx online. Trade was 630, new 13 was 799, store pickup was free, and taxes 43.50 (not sure how they calculated that number as tax here is 7.25% and that number is not 7.25 of anything...

I wonder if I go in store and do everything there (without anything done online) will I pay only tax on the $169 that I'm actually paying out of pocket, i.e. $12.25 in taxes??

Thanks for any help you can provide! (or anyone that reads this)
For our family's purchases, we were charged the sales tax for our home address, not the sales tax rate for the Best Buy location where we upgraded/activated our phones. The tax charged was for the full amount of the phones, NOT the after trade-in purchase price. We're in CA too, if that makes a difference.

On a side note, for those of you on grandfathered T-Mobile family plans who have no plans to leave. The $200/yr Best Buy Total Tech service plan is so worth it to get, it'll cover the Apple Care+ for all Apple devices purchased from Best Buy for 2 years as long as you keep Total Tech every year.
We got Total Tech for discounts on TV mounting and checking out one of our appliances, but ended up loving it for the Apple Care+. LOL!!!

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Quote from g0ingbr0ke :
For our family's purchases, we were charged the sales tax for our home address, not the sales tax rate for the Best Buy location where we upgraded/activated our phones. The tax charged was for the full amount of the phones, NOT the after trade-in purchase price. We're in CA too, if that makes a difference.

On a side note, for those of you on grandfathered T-Mobile family plans who have no plans to leave. The $200/yr Best Buy Total Tech service plan is so worth it to get, it'll cover the Apple Care+ for all Apple devices purchased from Best Buy for 2 years as long as you keep Total Tech every year.
We got Total Tech for discounts on TV mounting and checking out one of our appliances, but ended up loving it for the Apple Care+. LOL!!!
yea, I wish the rep would have told me this when I first got my 13 pro in October along with 2 other 13's
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chaoss
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any recommendations on a good cheap iPhone 13 case from amazon?
and let's not start with the "why would you spend $800 on a phone only to put on a $5 case" laugh out loud
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vaiof1
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Quote from g0ingbr0ke :
For our family's purchases, we were charged the sales tax for our home address, not the sales tax rate for the Best Buy location where we upgraded/activated our phones. The tax charged was for the full amount of the phones, NOT the after trade-in purchase price. We're in CA too, if that makes a difference.

On a side note, for those of you on grandfathered T-Mobile family plans who have no plans to leave. The $200/yr Best Buy Total Tech service plan is so worth it to get, it'll cover the Apple Care+ for all Apple devices purchased from Best Buy for 2 years as long as you keep Total Tech every year.
We got Total Tech for discounts on TV mounting and checking out one of our appliances, but ended up loving it for the Apple Care+. LOL!!!
I think that's how sales taxes work in your state.
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KaatuPaadi
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Can we rename this thread to ' Unlocking T-mobile iphone for Dummies' ?????
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Quote from chaoss :
any recommendations on a good cheap iPhone 13 case from amazon?
and let's not start with the "why would you spend $800 on a phone only to put on a $5 case"
I got one of those ERS case for around $7 (check the slickdeals for "iphone 13 case").
It isn't best case, but you don't have hammer or constantly drop you phone for no farking reason, this case is great.


Also, for those in CA.

I kept reading about how bestbuy online charges you full tax, I bought 5 iphones 13 already, and I wasn't charged full tax.
I don't know why people keep spread misinformation, but just go online and check, it taxes on the amount after trade in, not on the MSRP.
Last edited by jzc136 December 2, 2021 at 07:14 PM.
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Trade-in related question (not for iphone)
I just completed the trade-in at bestbuy. During the order placement the total trade-in value including the promotional value shown as $775. But the receipt they gave me at store showed the value as $400 without promotional value. Is this normal? I didn't have to pay additional at the counter, does this mean they would add that to my T-mobile plan little confused, 1st time doing this trade-in thing at best buy.
Last edited by arunsharma71 December 2, 2021 at 07:17 PM.
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Quote from g0ingbr0ke :
For our family's purchases, we were charged the sales tax for our home address, not the sales tax rate for the Best Buy location where we upgraded/activated our phones. The tax charged was for the full amount of the phones, NOT the after trade-in purchase price. We're in CA too, if that makes a difference.

On a side note, for those of you on grandfathered T-Mobile family plans who have no plans to leave. The $200/yr Best Buy Total Tech service plan is so worth it to get, it'll cover the Apple Care+ for all Apple devices purchased from Best Buy for 2 years as long as you keep Total Tech every year.
We got Total Tech for discounts on TV mounting and checking out one of our appliances, but ended up loving it for the Apple Care+. LOL!!!
Is $200 per phone?

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Quote from dtmamg :
You should have read so many of us were saying, " DO NOT CANCEL the orders on your own".
So, you need to wait till last day and let it auto cancel in order to avoid multiple orders error. I see a pink for my wife and my old order has a deadline of 12/5.

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