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expiredSensibleSwing491 posted Dec 13, 2021 04:22 PM

256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Unlocked) + Galaxy Buds2

(Activation Today Required) + Free S/H

$1,000

$1,800

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Best Buy has 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Unlocked) + Galaxy Buds2 on sale for $999.99 when you activate with a carrier today. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SensibleSwing491 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. On promotion page, add Galaxy Buds2 to cart
  2. Go to 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Unlocked)
  3. Make sure the "Activate Today" option is selected
  4. Click "Add to cart"
  5. Enter your carrier account information (or create new account)
    • Verizon $999.99
    • TMobile
      • New line or new account $899.99
      • Upgrade $999.99
    • AT&T $999.99
    • Sprint $999.99
  6. Galaxy Buds2 will be free and Galaxy Z Series savings will be reflected in cart
  7. Proceed to checkout and complete your order

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Unlocked activation savings details: Phone must be activated to receive savings, activation savings may vary by carrier. Savings received varies based on carrier and activation type. Restocking fee and other charges may apply. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Subject to carrier terms and conditions. Terms subject to change. Carriers, devices and coverage (including 5G) not available in all markets. No dealers. No rainchecks.
    • Free Buds2 offer details: Products must be purchased on same receipt to receive free item. Limit 1 headphone per purchase. Headphone SKUs in offer include: 6464281, 6464282, 6464283, 6464284, 6482071.
  • About this store:
    • EXTENDED HOLIDAY RETURN PERIOD: When purchased now through Jan 2, you can return this item anytime until Jan 16.
    • Best Buy return policy here

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Written by SensibleSwing491
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Best Buy has 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Unlocked) + Galaxy Buds2 on sale for $999.99 when you activate with a carrier today. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SensibleSwing491 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. On promotion page, add Galaxy Buds2 to cart
  2. Go to 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Unlocked)
  3. Make sure the "Activate Today" option is selected
  4. Click "Add to cart"
  5. Enter your carrier account information (or create new account)
    • Verizon $999.99
    • TMobile
      • New line or new account $899.99
      • Upgrade $999.99
    • AT&T $999.99
    • Sprint $999.99
  6. Galaxy Buds2 will be free and Galaxy Z Series savings will be reflected in cart
  7. Proceed to checkout and complete your order

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Unlocked activation savings details: Phone must be activated to receive savings, activation savings may vary by carrier. Savings received varies based on carrier and activation type. Restocking fee and other charges may apply. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Subject to carrier terms and conditions. Terms subject to change. Carriers, devices and coverage (including 5G) not available in all markets. No dealers. No rainchecks.
    • Free Buds2 offer details: Products must be purchased on same receipt to receive free item. Limit 1 headphone per purchase. Headphone SKUs in offer include: 6464281, 6464282, 6464283, 6464284, 6482071.
  • About this store:
    • EXTENDED HOLIDAY RETURN PERIOD: When purchased now through Jan 2, you can return this item anytime until Jan 16.
    • Best Buy return policy here

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Model: SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked 2-in-1 Android Smartphone Tablet, 256GB, 120Hz, Foldable Dual Screen, Under Display Camera, US Version, Phantom Black

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taleefoonka
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I did buy Fold 3 couple months ago and I ended up selling it and I get the ultra instead.
1- the phone is too narrow when it's folded so you have to unfold it for better experience.
2- as a someone who uses social media apps it's not easy to pull out your phone and take snapchat or instagram pic right a way.
3- almost all cases with Spen are bulk and huge so I ended up leaving the SPen which is really not good.
4- watching youtube videos not great because of the Screen ratio. Basically it's even smaller than regular phones.
5- battery is really bad, Will die before the end of the day.
6- some apps look bad even if you adjust resolution and the screen ratio, for example Facebook app looks really ugly.

With all that being said I still recommend this phone if you don't mind those issues this ua really a good price.
PolishDude
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Wow great deal, need to keep myself convinced I don't need it
guitarboarder28
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Replaced my note 10 plus. Never looked back

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Dec 14, 2021 03:03 PM
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Free2AdsDec 14, 2021 03:03 PM
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Quote from guitarboarder28 :
Replaced my note 10 plus. Never looked back
Coming for Note10+, not sure you have seen S21 Ultra? Though it lacks S-Pen, which is being speculated to be added on S22 Ultra is far superior compared to flip/fold.
Dec 14, 2021 03:14 PM
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shoptrashDec 14, 2021 03:14 PM
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Should be coming up in January; S21 Ultra got eSIM enabled with Android OS 12 in December and the same is planned for this phone (just in January when the next update drops)
Quote from hottie :
This is so tempting, wish the eSIM was enabled. Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
Dec 14, 2021 03:20 PM
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hottieDec 14, 2021 03:20 PM
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Quote from IceCreamJaiJai :
Call TMobile, since you are grandfathered in, they are able to upgrade you to their Magenta plan with 20% off as long as you do auto pay (depends on the rep.) The 20% stays with you as long as you keep the plan active. Good luck!
I was actually replying to someone else who has a grandfathered plan. I am on Magenta . :-)
Dec 14, 2021 03:32 PM
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TrickbendaDec 14, 2021 03:32 PM
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Quote from oncityce :
I really want to know if eSIM is available on this phone.
Google it. Thats what the rest of us do.
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Dec 14, 2021 03:38 PM
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Dec 14, 2021 03:38 PM
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Quote from kenkobra63 :
Has anyone had success with Samsung price matching this? If you can get them to do it you will get free galaxy buds and a leather case for it. I tried yesterday evening and was shot down when I tried to trade in my Note 20 Ultra. I'll try again today and see. If they accept the trade my total cost will be $174.99 for the phone that including $830.00 in trade credit. They will price match it but not with a trade. Just need to find the correct chat agent.
Even if you find a rep that has agreed to price match, they don't actually have the power to do that. What they will do is, they will create a ticket and will tell you to contact them after it ships. Then they will submit a request which will most likely be rejected since Samsung has updated their T&C to not do price matches anymore. At best they will offer 10% to not return your order. Not worth all the effort.
Dec 14, 2021 03:42 PM
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MellowCreator1084Dec 14, 2021 03:42 PM
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So Samsung won't price match or any other carriers so anything else to make this hotter so gotta go to store for trade in what else they need for trade in just phone or entire box and items
Dec 14, 2021 03:43 PM
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kenkobra63Dec 14, 2021 03:43 PM
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Quote from SuplexCity :
Even if you find a rep that has agreed to price match, they don't actually have the power to do that. What they will do is, they will create a ticket and will tell you to contact them after it ships. Then they will submit a request which will most likely be rejected since Samsung has updated their T&C to not do price matches anymore. At best they will offer 10% to not return your order. Not worth all the effort.
When a lot of us purchased the Note 20 Ultra last year from Samsung they PM Amazon and we never called to have it adjusted. They would create a link with the discount added when buying the phone.

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Dec 14, 2021 03:46 PM
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TrickbendaDec 14, 2021 03:46 PM
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Quote from loioloiol :
no joke, i have a 32gb ram phone and i timed it, my apps open almost 3x faster than this 12gb
Just curious what phone has 32gb ram?
Last edited by Trickbenda December 14, 2021 at 08:50 AM.
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Dec 14, 2021 03:49 PM
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Dec 14, 2021 03:49 PM
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Quote from kenkobra63 :
When a lot of us purchased the Note 20 Ultra last year from Samsung they PM Amazon and we never called to have it adjusted. They would create a link with the discount added when buying the phone.
Their PM policy changed this year. Even I got the S21 Ultra through price match.
Dec 14, 2021 03:53 PM
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dmcccdmnDec 14, 2021 03:53 PM
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Quote from IceCreamJaiJai :
Call TMobile, since you are grandfathered in, they are able to upgrade you to their Magenta plan with 20% off as long as you do auto pay (depends on the rep.) The 20% stays with you as long as you keep the plan active. Good luck
How is the Magenta plan compared to Advantage Unlimited that I got from SERO employee grandfathered in that has Unlimited talk, text, and data for $30/month? Also got Advantage Unlimited Premium lines with free Amazon Prime for $40/month.
Dec 14, 2021 03:58 PM
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IceCreamJaiJaiDec 14, 2021 03:58 PM
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Quote from dmcccdmn :
How is the Magenta plan compared to Advantage Unlimited that I got from SERO employee grandfathered in that has Unlimited talk, text, and data for $30/month? Also got Advantage Unlimited Premium lines with free Amazon Prime for $40/month.
Never heard of Advantage so can't compare lol. But, I'm paying $176/m for 7 likes. That's roughly $25.14/line with auto pay and it comes with unlimited data/talk/text and standard Netflix plan. It would be nice if I can trade the Netflix for Prime tho 😂.
Dec 14, 2021 04:04 PM
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PolishDudeDec 14, 2021 04:04 PM
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Quote from SuplexCity :
Their PM policy changed this year. Even I got the S21 Ultra through price match.
Same, tried to price match like I did my Ultra but they said they no longer price match phones
Dec 14, 2021 04:12 PM
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jnadsDec 14, 2021 04:12 PM
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Quote from mojako :
That's great! Is that without trade-in? I have Perks At Work as well but didn't get that $300 promotion.
With trade-in.

But I don't count the trade-in, as I've been keeping on the Samsung shell game for years. It's more of a yearly phone rental fee at this point.

S9 - $250
S10 - $170
S20 - $130
S21 - NEGATIVE $50 (Samsung paid me as I price-matched on Amazon)
Z Fold 3 - $650

The prices don't include the bonus credits, they were trade promotions (S10 and S20 I got at Best Buy).. WIth the S10, S20, S21, and Z Fold3 I've probably gotten $500 in Samsung store credit.


Z Fold 3 has been the most expensive phone I've ever bought
Dec 14, 2021 04:16 PM
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jnadsDec 14, 2021 04:16 PM
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Quote from Wpeed001 :
I really want this, but the battery life is just telling me to hold off. My s21 ultra lasts a long time but phone arena says it's about half my ultra....
I get pretty fair battery life, about 6-7 SOT.


One key with battery life is 5G. I have a hot toggle on my home screen using Bixby Routines (doesn't require signing up for Bixby) that turns on and off 5G.

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Dec 14, 2021 04:25 PM
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mojakoDec 14, 2021 04:25 PM
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Quote from jnads :
With trade-in.

But I don't count the trade-in, as I've been keeping on the Samsung shell game for years. It's more of a yearly phone rental fee at this point.

S9 - $250
S10 - $170
S20 - $130
S21 - NEGATIVE $50 (Samsung paid me as I price-matched on Amazon)
Z Fold 3 - $650

The prices don't include the bonus credits, they were trade promotions (S10 and S20 I got at Best Buy).. WIth the S10, S20, S21, and Z Fold3 I've probably gotten $500 in Samsung store credit.


Z Fold 3 has been the most expensive phone I've ever bought
That actually makes me feel better that I still did good with the deal I got. I had a ZF2 that I could've traded in but it saves me more to buy a S10+ for trade and sell my ZF2.

After selling my ZF2, my actual cost for the ZF3 was $136.90 and it also came with 24 months of free Samsung Care+ valued at $143.88 so my net was practically zero.

I did sell the watch and buds that came with the ZF3 so those helped in bringing my cost down.

I'm looking forward to what kind of trade-in deals we'll get when the S22 comes next year.

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