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

$299
$499.00
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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.

Thanks to community member Dealhunter30 for finding this deal

Note, must be sold/shipped by Walmart

Available Color(s)
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
Warranty
  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes & Price Research

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  • This product/offer is part of Walmart's Black Friday/Holiday deal
  • This is a good price for a prepaid Apple iPhone 12 Mini Smartphone device through Straight Talk
  • This smartphone is locked to the carrier Straight Talk
  • Free 14 day return window is eligible for this product
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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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]:
Quote :
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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11-22-2021 at 09:46 PM.
11-22-2021 at 09:46 PM.
Sucky unlock policy.
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11-22-2021 at 10:16 PM.
11-22-2021 at 10:16 PM.
Nice deal and I can unlock it with sth like RSIM
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11-22-2021 at 10:21 PM.

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11-22-2021 at 10:21 PM.
For iPhone 12 mini, trade-in value is $630 at Best Buy T-mobile iPhone 13 upgrade.
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11-22-2021 at 10:36 PM.
11-22-2021 at 10:36 PM.
Quote from Tuxedo1 :
For iPhone 12 mini, trade-in value is $630 at Best Buy T-mobile iPhone 13 upgrade.

Would be good for trade in but what carrier would I choose, as there is only vzw, att, tmo, or unlocked?
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11-22-2021 at 10:43 PM.
Quote from bababoi :
Would be good for trade in but what carrier would I choose, as there is only vzw, att, tmo, or unlocked?

You can select Verizon.
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11-22-2021 at 10:45 PM.
11-22-2021 at 10:45 PM.
What is the unlock policy ?
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11-22-2021 at 10:48 PM.
11-22-2021 at 10:48 PM.
Quote from devilreds5 :
What is the unlock policy ?

12 months or you can rsim...
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11-22-2021 at 10:56 PM.
11-22-2021 at 10:56 PM.
Quote from bababoi :
Would be good for trade in but what carrier would I choose, as there is only vzw, att, tmo, or unlocked?

Yes did last week and paid $70 extra for the iPhone 13 mini. $370 for IPhone 13 mini is a great price
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11-22-2021 at 11:05 PM.
Quote from rattlingabhi :
Yes did last week and paid $70 extra for the iPhone 13 mini. $370 for IPhone 13 mini is a great price

Can you give us the mathematical breakdown of your successful transaction for the 13 mini? I'm curious to see if I could do the work around
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11-22-2021 at 11:07 PM.
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Anyway to unlock it?
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11-22-2021 at 11:07 PM.
Quote from SpaceMan6969 :
Can you give us the mathematical breakdown of your successful transaction for the 13 mini? I'm curious to see if I could do the work around

$300 IPhone 12 + Tax
$70 upgrade for iPhone 13 mini
Note this is for T-Mobile only . I would still buy this phone to prep for T-Mobile iPhone on US program that usually comes around thanksgiving day.
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Trade in value to Apple is $350. They do not consider lock status when you trade in.
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