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64GB Apple iPhone 12 Mini Prepaid Smartphone for Straight Talk (various colors) Expired

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Walmart has 64GB Apple iPhone 12 Mini Prepaid Smartphone for Straight Talk (various colors) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

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Note, must be sold/shipped by Walmart

Available Color(s)
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
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  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase
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Model: Straight Talk Apple iPhone 12 Mini, 64GB. 5G- Prepaid Smartphone [Locked to Carrier- Straight Talk]

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Last Edited by corazones November 27, 2021 at 10:03 PM
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Fourteen (14) day return period begins 26 December 2021. Per Walmart's return policy [walmart.com]:
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Must be returned within 14 days with a receipt to obtain a refund or exchange:
Prepaid wireless cellular phones may be returned in undamaged condition to any store.
If you ordered online you have to return via mail and cannot return in store (not 100% sure on it, feel free to edit or confirm).

REGARDING THIS PHONE:
Quote from kwadguy :
A) Cannot be unlocked by third party services
B) Must be activated on Straight Talk for one year to get unlock from the carrier
C) Can be "soft" unlocked using RSIM. Only unlocks the physical SIM slot, not the eSim. Soft unlock will last until/unless you reset the phone or take an update through iTunes. (No one in their right mind should be doing the latter at this point). RSIM will continue to work if you take an over-the-air update.
IF USING FOR T-MOBILE TRADE-IN AT BEST BUY:
  • Trade-in value of $630.
  • You need to currently be on T-Mobile; otherwise you'll need to sign up for a new plan which will have a hard credit pull. Cheapest plan is $65/month for people who aren't seniors, first responders, etc.
  • Remove the phone from the box and keep the accessories as they only want the phone.
  • They will be checking the screen condition and looking for cracks on the back.
  • They will power on the device to see the display condition (you can charge the phone ahead of time).
  • They will check the IMEI number and whether Find my iPhone was turned off under your Apple ID settings
  • No need to mention which provider and lock status.
  • Remember you need to go to Mobile section at Best Buy and not the Pick Up counter.
  • There are reports that your new T-Mobile phone from the Best Buy deal can be unlocked in less than a week (within 1 to 3 days); contact the T-Mobile support (T-Force) team on Twitter or Facebook and request unlock.
  • Sometimes the unlock process can take longer as iPhones are not bought from T-Mobile directly and are not in their database. They have to submit an email request internally to Apple to get the IMEI unlocked. Once unlock confirmed, check under "Settings > General > About". "Carrier Lock" entry should show "No SIM restrictions".
  • After the phone is unlocked, cancel the T-Mobile plan; ask them to pro-rate any current charges.

Thanks to the posters throughout the thread who were actually helpful!

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For iPhone 12 mini, trade-in value is $630 at Best Buy T-mobile iPhone 13 upgrade.
Unfortunately there was memo sent out this afternoon to all bestbuy stores to validate the unlock state before processing the trade in, or it has to be with the 4 carrier on their trade-in website. This was implemented around 2:30pm PST today.
Sucky unlock policy.

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11-23-2021 at 11:01 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:01 AM.
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BYOD is not a trade in deal

I was asking can you get this, take to costco and sign up for new tmobile but also get $300 for byod. Then next day go to best buy and upgrade/trade-in for $630 towards newer device
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11-23-2021 at 11:05 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:05 AM.
For how many months we have to stick with Straight talk?
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11-23-2021 at 11:06 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:06 AM.
For how many months have to stick with Straight Talk?
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11-23-2021 at 11:08 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:08 AM.
My math may be off, but how to get the 13 for $75 more after trade?
I see $800 less $630

Thx much
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11-23-2021 at 11:09 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:09 AM.
Quote from mahdego :
I was asking can you get this, take to costco and sign up for new tmobile but also get $300 for byod. Then next day go to best buy and upgrade/trade-in for $630 towards newer device
In case you missed my response: https://slickdeals.net/f/15430231-straight-talk-apple-iphone-12-mini-64gb-black-prepaid-smartphone-locked-to-carrier-straight-talk-299-at-walmart?p=151345909#post151345909
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11-23-2021 at 11:10 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:10 AM.
Quote from dadab :
Few days later. But I'm reading that most people don't have any issues trading in locked phone. So, that could be a rarity. I feel like pulling the trigger.
Doubt that is legal to do a charge after the fact. Once they legally accept it, whatever the receipt says needs to stay.

I'm sure you can dispute that with your cc or go into the store and file a complaint.
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11-23-2021 at 11:11 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:11 AM.
Quote from dtmamg :
My math may be off, but how to get the 13 for $75 more after trade?
I see $800 less $630

Thx much
The 128GB version is $699
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11-23-2021 at 11:11 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:11 AM.
Quote from dtmamg :
My math may be off, but how to get the 13 for $75 more after trade?
I see $800 less $630

Thx much
Correct only the 13 Mini would be $70 plus tax after trade.
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11-23-2021 at 11:12 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:12 AM.
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The 128GB version is $699
I think they're confusing 13 vs 13 mini
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11-23-2021 at 11:13 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:13 AM.
Wait for shipping early next week or pick up in store on Nov 26? What options are you guys planning to pick when ordering at BB? I only see tmo, vz, att, sprint and unlocked as trade-in options?
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11-23-2021 at 11:14 AM.
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I think they're confusing 13 vs 13 mini
Right
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11-23-2021 at 11:16 AM.
11-23-2021 at 11:16 AM.
Quote from coloradoman :
Yes it has been done many times, BB doesn't care about SIM lock. Only slight hurdle might be to activate Costco BYOD on IMEI numbers that show locked in their database but I know from experience that Costco can call in and override any problems. I actually did exactly what you did just with phones from a different deal -- opened new account with 2 lines at Costco under the promo and went to BB and traded both for 13 Pro about 3 hours later. No sweat

Thanks!
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11-23-2021 at 11:16 AM.
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Wait for shipping early next week or pick up in store on Nov 26?
AKA, waiting in line to get in on BF, potentially getting into a fist fight over the last one, then waiting in line again to check out... decisions, decisions
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11-23-2021 at 11:16 AM.
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Quote from coloradoman :
Yes it has been done many times, BB doesn't care about SIM lock. Only slight hurdle might be to activate Costco BYOD on IMEI numbers that show locked in their database but I know from experience that Costco can call in and override any problems. I actually did exactly what you did just with phones from a different deal -- opened new account with 2 lines at Costco under the promo and went to BB and traded both for 13 Pro about 3 hours later. No sweat
does bestbuy adds any requirement to keep line open ?
costco 300 gc needs line open for 90 days i think.
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11-23-2021 at 11:18 AM.

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11-23-2021 at 11:18 AM.
Reiterating because people keep spreading misinformation:

A) Cannot be unlocked by third party services
B) Must be activated on Straight Talk for one year to get unlock from the carrier
C) Can be "soft" unlocked using RSIM. Only unlocks the physical SIM slot, not the eSim. Soft unlock will last until/unless you reset the phone or take an update through iTunes. (No one in their right mind should be doing the latter at this point). RSIM will continue to work if you take an over-the-air update.
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