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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

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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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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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I am now going to BB store to trade in 1 mini 12 that I ordered at WM since I placed an order on the 13pm at BB online along with trading another 12 mini for $400 gc and use that to reduce from $469.99 to $69.99. Then $10 BB certificate = $59.99

So hopefully they accept both trades of 12 mini.
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MrRuffles
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Quote from dtmamg :
That's why I signed up at Costco in person got my line and plan in 8 minutes. Grabbed a burger, went to bb , upgrade done
I tried that but TM rep in Costco never heard of the $20 plan and since they hadn't been trained in it, said it couldn't be done. Didn't even try to look it up in their system.
Last edited by MrRuffles December 7, 2021 at 01:35 PM.
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MrRuffles
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Quote from Glee217 :
Do you know how to check to see if it is postpaid?
Just make sure you sign up for the Unlimited Talk & Text plan which is postpaid.

Don't sign up for one of the prepaid $15/$25 Connections plans.
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Jayrvh
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Quote from Gysper :
As I've read those hundreds of these posts (because it seems like this thread gets a bit hairy), it's important that people should read the wiki because those steps for this deal aren't a requirement. The only thing the Wiki promotes is "Maximum Savings". The trade-in is fine the way it is if you already have a phone + t-mobile account. If you don't have either of these things, then you should read the Wiki.

Just to reiterate my experience:

1 You can purchase it online with full activation, walk into the store and do the trade-in
2. They'll basically go through a process of asking you for some information (last 4 digits of SSN + Drivers license).
3. They'll take your old phone and inspect it and if it's in good condition to meet their standards, they'll process the trade-in through their system and then hand the new phone sealed in the box over to you.
4. They did ask if they wanted to put the SIM in the phone (yes they'll give you a free t-mobile SIM) and if you say no, they'll just leave that step alone and give you the phone in the box unopened. The new SIM will be unactivated which also means that the iPhone itself is also technically unactivated.

From here, people have reported that putting an ATT sim into the phone first will allow it to get unlocked. Again, this is not a requirement but it just means it is a trick to get the phone unlocked quicker vs going through t-mobile.

If you don't have a t-mobile account to do the trade-in (yes you need one), you can sign-up for their $20 unlimited plan by calling 1800TMOBILE (1-800-866-2453)

You'll probably need to chat with t-mobile to do this (again, not part of this deal) but it's the cheapest plan to get a t-mobile account to do a trade-in. You can also borrow a friend/family t-mobile account to do the deal which is what I did. After you get the phone, you can basically decide the cancel the plan if you want.

The iPhone 12 mini deal that Walmart was selling on Black Friday just meant that people could save up to $300 ($630 trade-in minus $300 for purchasing the phone) if they wanted to trade this in. Again this is not a requirement but it meant that people could take advantage of more savings which made this trade-in a bit sweeter.
Do I need to cancel the plan once I get my phone? (not using the Tmobile line/simcard) Is there any cancellation/contract fee?
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FabulousScene9195
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Quote from saverdan :
It will definitely lock to Visible when you insert the Visible SIM. The question is - "will it auto-unlock after 60 days?" I asked that question to someone who got their Visible-network "friend" into a trade-in deal but even though I used PM he never responded. It has been more than 60 days since he posted about one of his trade-ins being activated on Visible so we should know by now.

Dan
Thanks Dan. I'm also hesitant if using the AT&T SIM card to unlock might lock the phone to AT&T 😊.
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LifeIsNvrBoring
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Got an Iphone 13 from BB by porting a number from ATT to T-mobile. But didnt insert the Tmobile sim and used an old ATT Sim to unlock. I am trying to port this ATT number to Visible but the T-mobile port request is active. Is there an easier way to release the number port from T-mobile?
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Quote from LifeIsNvrBoring :
Got an Iphone 13 from BB by porting a number from ATT to T-mobile. But didnt insert the Tmobile sim and used an old ATT Sim to unlock. I am trying to port this ATT number to Visible but the T-mobile port request is active. Is there an easier way to release the number port from T-mobile?
Were you able to unlock your phone through AT&T site today?

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LifeIsNvrBoring
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Quote from FantasticSwing492 :
Were you able to unlock your phone through AT&T site today?
I got the phone last week and was able to do it then. Its been a week now.
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GreenMeerkat233
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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 🤷
I just signed up for the $20 plan at a T-Mobile and the rep scared me saying the data costs $15 per MB if you use it so I'm a little concerned of even testing this out. May just turn off cellular data in settings unless there's a risk free way to test this
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FantasticSwing492
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Quote from LifeIsNvrBoring :
I got the phone last week and was able to do it then. Its been a week now.
Thanks for your reply. I was wondering if anyone was able to unlock the phone today.
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Traded in 12 mini for $400 gc now waiting for 12 mini to 13pm
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Quote from Glee217 :
Traded in 12 mini for $400 gc now waiting for 12 mini to 13pm
And unlock via ATT too? Smilie
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Traded in 12 mini for $400 gc now waiting for 12 mini to 13pm
He asked if the 12 mini was from WM… I said friend gave it to me…..
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Quote from Glee217 :
He asked if the 12 mini was from WM… I said friend gave it to me…..
Are you doing play by play?

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dtmamg
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Quote from Glee217 :
He asked if the 12 mini was from WM… I said friend gave it to me…..
Yeah then ? Who's on 2nd lol

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