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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

Original Post

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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 eore227 :
So you can do multiple orders on one line?
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eore227
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It's ymmv
Yeah I'm waiting for my max pro to come in and once I pick that up, I'll try.
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ahlex
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Quote from elbarto1 :
Safest method is to contact T-force via Twitter.
I agree but my problem is I choose the 30-month no interest payment plan and they will NOT unlock for me unless the phone paid off. So I'm still leaning toward the ATT unlock trick.
BUT I will be f*cked if this loophole is closed.
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dtmamg
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Quote from eore227 :
Yeah I'm waiting for my max pro to come in and once I pick that up, I'll try.
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elbarto1
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I saw a few comments with people saying they signed up for the $20 plan with no data but data still works. TMo data works on 5G phones even without a data plan is my theory. I have a burner Oneplus 8 with no data plan and the data has been working at 5G speeds for the last 18 months 🤷
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dtmamg
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Quote from elbarto1 :
I saw a few comments with people saying they signed up for the $20 plan with no data but data still works. TMo data works on 5G phones even without a data plan is my theory. I have a burner Oneplus 8 with no data plan and the data has been working at 5G speeds for the last 18 months 🤷
No wonder , hope that theory is true thx
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Quote from KumaBruin :
I'm expecting my ATT SIM card in a day or 2 & some of these recent posts regarding the ATT SIM card not unlocking sound concerning. I'm planning to have my iphone 13 unlocked using the ATT sim method when it arrives - now it's beginning to sound like that's no longer the case. Should I just stick with the T-Mobile method even though it may take a week or so?
Anyone tried unlocking with an active AT&T postpaid sim?
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Quote from eore227 :
So you can do multiple orders on one line?
I ended up doing multiple orders but sequentially, not simultaneously. Order, pick up the "upgrade," wait a couple of days and order "upgrade" again.
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Quote from ahlex :
I agree but my problem is I choose the 30-month no interest payment plan and they will NOT unlock for me unless the phone paid off. So I'm still leaning toward the ATT unlock trick.
BUT I will be f*cked if this loophole is closed.
I was prepared for the "trick" to fail and would have pestered my cousin to use the portal as an ATT customer as they are allowed several iPhone unlocks each year. Remember, you have a receipt saying the phone is "paid in full." Do you have anyone in your life who has been with ATT for a while?

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Quote from ahlex :
I agree but my problem is I choose the 30-month no interest payment plan and they will NOT unlock for me unless the phone paid off. So I'm still leaning toward the ATT unlock trick.
BUT I will be f*cked if this loophole is closed.
It's not a loophole, it's just activating a flex phone and choosing to initially lock it to AT&T.

If you don't owe AT&T anything, the phone is unlocked shortly after submitting the request.

Everything else is noise and unnecessary speculation.
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Quote from Arkus :
It's not a loophole, it's just activating a flex phone and choosing to initially lock it to AT&T.

If you don't owe AT&T anything, the phone is unlocked shortly after submitting the request.

Everything else is noise and unnecessary speculation.
I'm happy to see your strong feedback. What is harder to explain is "why do some folks get a scary message about waiting 48 hours" while other fly through in about 48 seconds. I've posted some speculation about what is going on but I don't have any more trade-ins to practice on at this time to try to duplicate the error message received.

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Quote from Glee217 :
Anyone tried unlocking with an active AT&T postpaid sim?
I have not read any reports of this scenario but I'm assuming it would work IF you say "existing customer" and enter correct information for the account associated with that SIM. I've had my cousin unlock iPhones for me in the past since he was eligible. He used to get mad as though he has limited number of unlocks per year and did not want to burn one on my behalf.

Dan
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berombeu
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Quote from saverdan :
I'm happy to see your strong feedback. What is harder to explain is "why do some folks get a scary message about waiting 48 hours" while other fly through in about 48 seconds. I've posted some speculation about what is going on but I don't have any more trade-ins to practice on at this time to try to duplicate the error message received.

Dan
I really wanted to try it but then I don't have anything to test it out. I just did a test on one phone that I just sold. Of course it hasn't activated with any carrier yet. I got the denied email within minute after clicking the link to confirm and it said "IMEI is not match with ATT". It was expected because the phone hasn't activated with ATT yet. So I'm sure the portal working just fine.
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Glee217
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Quote from MrRuffles :
It's called the Unlimited Talk & Text Plan [t-mobile.com]. It's $20/month postpaid with no data. There's no page to sign up for the plan on their website.

You can, however, sign up for the plan online through chat with one of TM's sales reps. Just make sure they sign you up for the right plan - don't sign up for a prepaid plan.

You can also go into a store and sign up for it.

I signed up for it with a chat agent and the SIM card was shipped via two-day. TM failed at setting up my account and phone number.

I had to tweet with T-Force to get them to fix it and it's taken them two days to admit that their system didn't activate my SIM so they had to manually set up a new line and send out another SIM card. It's been a royal PITA.
Do you know how to check to see if it is postpaid?

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Quote from saverdan :
I have not read any reports of this scenario but I'm assuming it would work IF you say "existing customer" and enter correct information for the account associated with that SIM. I've had my cousin unlock iPhones for me in the past since he was eligible. He used to get mad as though he has limited number of unlocks per year and did not want to burn one on my behalf.

Dan
I heard that has limits on postpaid att as well lol

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