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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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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..

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Quote from ChunkyChimp :
Is anyone having issue with receiving a confirmation text from Bestbuy when doing an upgrade? My number won't receive any texts from BB even I keep hitting resent..??

You need to text 611 and say you
Want to unblock short code texts. For some reason has this blocked on some accounts. Once unblocked you will get those texts from bestbuy.
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Quote from visacheckoutoffers :
​I am stuck with the att locked iPhone pro max now. Got the dreaded 48 hour resarch message, Looks like the att unlock method is DEAD.
No, it isn't!
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Is it possible to exchange my pro max to a pro? I feel pro max is too big
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How many upgrades can you do on one line?
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Quote from Ind2019 :
How will it work in case I port-in my number from other carrier to t mobile? Can I still unlock using att prepaid sim and the start using t mobile ported sim in new device? Can I unlock the device and cancel t mobile service in one month?
unlock use att and as long as they don't activate sim meaning input into new iPhone you are good to go
Best deal without any service required as long as they did not Input sim into new iPhone
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Quote from LOVER :
did you port in your previous number? How did you verify you are a TM member?
no port signed up as new line new number BB did not Input sim in iphone went home att sim I had laying around unlock in 3 min
Call tmobile they said as long it do not Input sim in any iphone you will not be charge our system has not yet recognized as active tmobile new customer
This deal just got better and better very lucky I ordered Dec 5th pick up on 6th
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For anyone here who filled out the trade-in form online to trade their 12 mini in for BB credit, do you know if that 'reservation' for the trade in (not sure what else to call it) will ensure the trade in value? I have an email that say $430 until 11/9, but their current trade-in value is only $400, so I'm not sure what they'll give me when I go in.

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Quote from yas070 :
no port signed up as new line new number BB did not Input sim in iphone went home att sim I had laying around unlock in 3 min
Call tmobile they said as long it do not Input sim in any iphone you will not be charge our system has not yet recognized as active tmobile new customer
This deal just got better and better very lucky I ordered Dec 5th pick up on 6th
How were you able to get the new number from tmobile without using your sim card? Where did you open your new tmobile account?
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Quote from animesh42001 :
This actually worked for me few days back at the same store but apparently they were getting many iPhone 12 minis as first question I was asked is which phone you will be trading in. He explained that many people are getting prepaid iPhone mini and trading which is why they started verifying. Only this store had the availability for iPhone 13 in my preferred color. I will try another store now. Thanks.
This is one of the two things I'm afraid it may happen in the next few days:
1) Bestbuy cancels order for whatever reason
2) Bestbuy denies iPhone 12 mini trade-in
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This deal is showing as Dead but it clearly isn't dead.
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Quote from skodeng :
I'm an existing TMobile customer. I bought the Iphone 13 Mini and just tried the ATT unlock method but looks like i'm stuck with ATT.
Got a new ATT sim from Apple Store.
These are the steps i followed:

1. Put in the unactivated ATT Sim in the Iphone Mini. Didnt show the ATT logo network although its switched on.
2. Updated IMEI info on the unlock link and it instantly showed that its a Iphone 13 Mini.
3. Received email with the message "Confirm your unlock request within 24 hours" with a link to check status.
4.After 5min, clicked on the check status link and the webpage stated Current status - Denied. The follow on message was " your request was denied because your IMEI didnt match a device that is compatible ATT network. I rechecked the IMEI multiple times and confirmed the number is correct.
5. 2 min later received email saying "We can't complete your unlock request right now. Make sure you have the correct IMEI"

I am not an ATT customer so not sure what i should i do next. Is it now permanently locked to ATT? Can Tmobile unlocked it after a period of time?
Any help/suggestion is much appreciated.

thanks
This is what I was afraid that it would come down to.
YES, the link to request unlock at att has been there for many years.
YES, there is a loophole that the program will automatically unlock the "brand new ATT paid off phone".
This loophole can be discovered and closed quick.
Can you still use the same link to unlock ATT paid off phone? Sure but they may add a step to check "to exclude flex phone".
I have not received my PM phone in yet but when I do, I may just go TMobile route to be on the safe side.

So far, I read 3 people got stuck/denied with their flex phone.
Do we have anyone after Dec 06 that got denied or stuck in the unlock request?
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Quote from LOVER :
How were you able to get the new number from tmobile without using your sim card? Where did you open your new tmobile account?
I signed up on bestbuy website with new number new account. When i traded my iphone 12 and they gave me 13PM sim card was attach to the box they scan everything but never gave me phone number or account number. I just call T-Mobile gave them sim card number they told me as long as i do not activate the sim card in any iphone the account will get cancel. But i do not know how true that is.

I will call again few days later to confirm everything is closed out no charge form T-Mobile if they do i was expected that
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Quote from yas070 :
I signed up on bestbuy website with new number new account. When i traded my iphone 12 and they gave me 13PM sim card was attach to the box they scan everything but never gave me phone number or account number. I just call T-Mobile gave them sim card number they told me as long as i do not activate the sim card in any iphone the account will get cancel. But i do not know how true that is.

I will call again few days later to confirm everything is closed out no charge form T-Mobile if they do i was expected that
You need to activate the phone at bestbuy's website.
In your order, there should be an button saying something like "set up my phone", then input your IMEI, which will then activate your phone and number.
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Quote from Mamiww6 :
Costco iPhones are locked TM or whatever carrier you buying under. Best Buy is different.
Since a Costco phone is "paid in full" at time of purchase it can be unlocked immediately in TForce just like these BestBuy "paid in full" trade in devices.

Dan

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Quote from SlickDit :
Thanks. My head is spinning now Confused
So, take a phone to costco and activate it on tmo (this will get you $300)
Go in the next day and buy two iphone 13's -- "upgrade" that first line and add another line. This will get you $720 (maybe another $300?)
"Upgrade" these accounts on best buy e.g. trade in a 12 mini (+$600) and xs ($415)

$720 x 2 + $800 x 2 = 3040 - 600(mini) - 415(xs) - 720 (BOGO) - 600 (BYOD) = 4 iphone 13's @ ~356/ea? 300 (BYOD) = 4 iphone 13's @ ~401/ea?

oh I guess that 2nd line ain't BYOD hahaha
Yes, your head would be spinning reading one of these threads - never mind BOTH. I left some $$ on the table this time around but overall I am satisfied getting new Apple gear at 50% off list price and plan to upgrade again next year since that will be like using an iPhone 13 "free" for one year.

Dan

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