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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

Written by bosoxx091

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Top Comments

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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suprguy
Dec 17, 2021
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Quote from berombeu :
Few here had to reset their phone to see the locked status change. Give it a try!
Ye, I actually tried that a few times already. It's fine guys. I appreciate all your input, but I'll just contact t-force today or tomorrow to see what's up. Based on berombeu's lock check, seems like it's still locked on the backend even after activating. I gotta get back to work. cheers.
Dec 17, 2021
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saverdan
Dec 17, 2021
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Quote from berombeu :
Yep, I got the same generic massages from TM. I didn't do anything for the 3 phones that I got unlocked from TM. The sim locked status just changed itself because I was checking the ABOUT like every 30 minutes Smilie
I'm still amazed by those few stories about the unlock of a still-sealed iPhone box. Theoretically possible through T-Mobile's third party service. Viewed by many on SD as "impossible" although I consider it "possible - but unlikely." This is a huge deviation from the old "40 days on our network" which may apply to phones that are not paid in full at a retail store like Best Buy.

I'm mildly annoyed that a flex phone purchaser from September who went immediately with a Visible SIM has refused to confirm that the iPhone auto-unlocked after 60 days in accordance with Visible/Verizon policy. In recent years all you needed was to pop a Verizon SIM into these phones since the FCC had barred Verizon from locking phone hardware.
Last edited by saverdan December 17, 2021 at 12:16 PM.
Dec 17, 2021
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dealstern
Dec 17, 2021
457 Posts
lately, t-force is giving me hard time unlocking the phone without having a t-mobile account.. I was able to unlock without a t-mobile account in the past.. Has anything changed lately??
Dec 18, 2021
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stevenSDer
Dec 18, 2021
967 Posts
Quote from dealstern :
lately, t-force is giving me hard time unlocking the phone without having a t-mobile account.. I was able to unlock without a t-mobile account in the past.. Has anything changed lately??
How did you activate your iPhone to TM if you don't have TM account and SIM? If you didn't activate it, it's in FLEX policy and will be locked to the first US SIM (no need to be locked to TM).
Dec 18, 2021
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saverdan
Dec 18, 2021
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Quote from stevenSDer :
How did you activate your iPhone to TM if you don't have TM account and SIM? If you didn't activate it, it's in FLEX policy and will be locked to the first US SIM (no need to be locked to TM).
If he did the Best Buy deal the thread is all about he had a SIM card taped to the outside of the box - there are TWO types of activation - apple "activation" of the iPhone on their activation servers along with potential activation of a phone number/SIM with an actual carrier.
Dec 18, 2021
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danhorski
Dec 18, 2021
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Promotion ended.Mini now is $400
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berombeu
Dec 18, 2021
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Quote from danhorski :
Promotion ended.Mini now is $400
Still see $600

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danhorski
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Quote from berombeu :
Still see $600
System where updated with promotion again.I see now too
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ahlex
Dec 18, 2021
652 Posts
Ok, so I got some updated info about my two PMs ordered back on 11/28 with ETA 12/17.
Guess what? I still do NOT have them yet. I received a text saying there will be delay. I talked to a BB guy at the store that it supposed to deliver to. He told me he ad no 13PM in today at all so it's not just me. He also told me "most likely it will be delayed to Dec 22-29 depending what they can receive in the warehouse. So my fingers still crossed.

Talk about phone unlock by T-Force or T-mobile team experts. Never believe what they say about "we already unlock your phone". I had this personal experience. Two of my phones (one iPhone XS Max and one XR) that I already paid off for them. I messaged them in facebook. They told me they took care of it and my phones should be unlocked. Well, one day I checked the carrier status and it still showed "sim locked". I called 611 and talked to a team expert. I called at night and talked to someone from "maybe India". He told me he submitted the unlock request and my phone should be unlocked in 24 hours. Guess what? 48 hours later the phone is still sim locked. This time I called 611 during business hours and talked to someone in my state (Tx). He seemed to be very helpful. He did something on his end and told me to turn off and turn on my phones. Voila, the two phone showed "no sim restriction".
So basically do NOT take their words for it. Double check yourself to make sure it is UNLOCK as it supposes to.
Dec 18, 2021
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yas070
Dec 18, 2021
748 Posts
Quote from tamaracky :
My bestbuy order page says "Mobile Plan Activated" even I never put that t-mobile sim in any phones. What about yours?
same don't worry because there is nothing in tmobile system how are they going charge you if your account is not set up in tmobile system

I am just ignoring no charge from tmobile or any email saying welcome so until then I will play it out I was told by tmobile auto cancel if nit activate in tmobile system after 21 days
Dec 18, 2021
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hewsux
Dec 18, 2021
969 Posts
Anyone with a T-MOBILE account want to help me get in on this deal?
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dtmamg
Dec 18, 2021
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Quote from hewsux :
Anyone with a T-MOBILE account want to help me get in on this deal?
Might be more convenient just to sign up TM's cheapest plan
Dec 18, 2021
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hewsux
Dec 18, 2021
969 Posts
Quote from dtmamg :
Might be more convenient just to sign up TM's cheapest plan
I have a refinance coming up so trying to avoid the hard pull.
Dec 18, 2021
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iamagooddealseeker
Dec 18, 2021
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I went to best buy to place my order and they could not get to my TMobile account. My SSN does not work, not does 1111. Any idea how I can get across this issue to trade in?

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Dec 18, 2021
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ahlex
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Did anyone receive their phones (specially ProMax) yesterday (Dec 17) as the ETA in the order or get a delay text?

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