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expiredzbs60 posted Dec 8, 2021 11:08 PM

Samsung Galaxy S21 UNLOCKED Best Buy $499.99 (with activation)

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Best Buy is running the S21 again for 499 unlocked as well as carrier locked version

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Id=6441105

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Model: Samsung - Galaxy S21 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Gray

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Jaggsta

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Dec 8, 2021 11:11 PM

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Jaggsta

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Dec 8, 2021 11:11 PM

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"$499.99 with activation today"

Real Price $799.99 without activation

avaire

Dec 8, 2021 11:12 PM

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avaireDec 8, 2021 11:12 PM

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With activation.

Quote from zbs60

HI All

Best Buy is running the S21 again for 499 unlocked as well as carrier locked version

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Id=6441105

The_Wanderer

Dec 9, 2021 12:35 AM

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The_WandererDec 9, 2021 12:35 AM

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Quote from Jaggsta

"$499.99 with activation today"

Real Price $799.99 without activation

Forgive my ignorance but why is this a bad deal? Don't most people activate a phone right away in order to use it?

beerguy419

Dec 9, 2021 12:38 AM

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beerguy419Dec 9, 2021 12:38 AM

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Quote from The_Wanderer

Forgive my ignorance but why is this a bad deal? Don't most people activate a phone right away in order to use it?

Not when they're looking for an unlocked phone. That's the whole point. They can do what they want with it, when they want to. The ad is very misleading to say the least.

uknowsana

Dec 9, 2021 12:39 AM

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uknowsanaDec 9, 2021 12:39 AM

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Why thumbing it down? OP please add with Activation on the title. No idea why anyone would care when every single main carrier is there to choose from

landen118

Dec 9, 2021 12:42 AM

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landen118Dec 9, 2021 12:42 AM

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Added (with activation) thanks for posting!

shark974

Dec 9, 2021 12:46 AM

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shark974Dec 9, 2021 12:46 AM

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Quote from uknowsana

Why thumbing it down? OP please add with Activation on the title. No idea why anyone would care when every single main carrier is there to choose from

People on SD buying unlocked phones are probably running mint mobile, red pocket or the like. The big 3 carriers are overpriced.

It's not no strings attached deal and that is why BB routinely offers lower price by $100 (or in some cases more like this) "with activation". I'm sure they get some kind of carrier kickback.

i mean if you're in a specific circumstance it's still maybe a good deal for you though.

wsush

Dec 9, 2021 1:11 AM

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wsushDec 9, 2021 1:11 AM

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When a best buy phone is bought online for store pickup with activation, does the staff have to open up the phone and activate on the line listed when ordering?

Peerless_Warrior

Dec 9, 2021 3:07 AM

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Peerless_WarriorDec 9, 2021 3:07 AM

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Quote from The_Wanderer

Forgive my ignorance but why is this a bad deal? Don't most people activate a phone right away in order to use it?

I buy unlocked phones, and like the ability to use on any carrier. With activation deals I believe you have to be eligible for an upgrade or whatever

walletNgromice

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Dec 9, 2021 3:58 AM

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walletNgromice

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Dec 9, 2021 3:58 AM

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Quote from Peerless_Warrior

I buy unlocked phones, and like the ability to use on any carrier. With activation deals I believe you have to be eligible for an upgrade or whatever

If you are eligible you should be immediately eligible again after the purchase because you're buying the phone outright and not relying on bill credits.

The issue I'm having is that when I add to cart (AT&T) it tells me:

Quote :

Upgrade Not Available
Upgrades are only available when you select a monthly pricing option. Back to pricing options

Though it never asked for my mobile number to verify
upgrade eligibility. Back to pricing options is just where you choose a carrier or unlocked.

Maybe the deal is new lines for AT&T? Lame.

ngvuanh

Dec 9, 2021 4:14 AM

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ngvuanhDec 9, 2021 4:14 AM

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Just bought one. I have TMO. $300 saving instantly, no need new line, no need trade-in.
If you can find this phone for less without trade-in or need new line of service, let me know.

uthorns1976

Dec 9, 2021 5:35 AM

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uthorns1976Dec 9, 2021 5:35 AM

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I use AT&T prepaid. Just bought S20+ 5G unlocked refurbished from SD deal for $446 plus tax. Arrived today. It's new and comes with 2 year warranty. Blow it out your ear, Best Buy. Worst return policy in the business.

TheUgleeDondada

Dec 9, 2021 3:56 PM

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TheUgleeDondadaDec 9, 2021 3:56 PM

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Quote from uthorns1976

I bought the same thing. Glad to hear it's new and not "refurbished" as listed. Thanks

crazyal

Dec 9, 2021 4:19 PM

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crazyalDec 9, 2021 4:19 PM

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Quote from uknowsana

Why thumbing it down? OP please add with Activation on the title. No idea why anyone would care when every single main carrier is there to choose from

I don't see the 2nd tier carrier like Cricket which uses ATT network. Cricket's monthly cost is low but they don't subsidize new phone purchase.

uthorns1976

Dec 9, 2021 6:53 PM

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uthorns1976Dec 9, 2021 6:53 PM

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Quote from TheUgleeDondada

I bought the same thing. Glad to hear it's new and not "refurbished" as listed. Thanks

Mine appears to be brand new.

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