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popular Posted by compgeekster • Apr 27, 2022
popular Posted by compgeekster • Apr 27, 2022

BestBuy in-store trade increase, Galaxy S22 256GB unlocked $750 before trade-in $350

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Increased in-store trade-in value for smart phones and reduced price of S22 phones

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...1537879921

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Id=6494440

I have an older Galaxy Note 10, BestBuy is offering $450 for in-store trade-in. Unlocked 256 gb S22 is has reduced -100 price at $750

$750 + $50 tax - $450 (trade-in) = $350

Samsung has an elevated trade-in currently as well, but they are only offering $375 on my Note 10.

Please read https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?p=154876258#post154876258
for details of what to ask for from the reps at bestbuy to get the deal to work.

Seems like at some bestbuys, you can trade in multiple phones YMMV
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Increased in-store trade-in value for smart phones and reduced price of S22 phones

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...1537879921

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Id=6494440

I have an older Galaxy Note 10, BestBuy is offering $450 for in-store trade-in. Unlocked 256 gb S22 is has reduced -100 price at $750

$750 + $50 tax - $450 (trade-in) = $350

Samsung has an elevated trade-in currently as well, but they are only offering $375 on my Note 10.

Please read https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?p=154876258#post154876258
for details of what to ask for from the reps at bestbuy to get the deal to work.

Seems like at some bestbuys, you can trade in multiple phones YMMV

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May 11, 2022
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smikesell
May 11, 2022
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Quote from s1ckk :
That makes no sense. Just look at the product page for the unlocked s22u, it's a different product page then the Verizon s22, it's even a different sku/model.
I kept saying it made no sense, and even showed them where i could buy the unlocked version online and activate it w/ VZW... guess i'll try another store.
May 11, 2022
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Joined Apr 2015
May 11, 2022
ChrisP9547
May 11, 2022
296 Posts
Not seeing a discounted price for unlocked s22 Ultra and only getting $600 trade in value for Z Flip 3 256gb
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May 11, 2022
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vaiof1
May 11, 2022
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Quote from PowerfulIdea9066 :
so can i activate with my Mint mobile?
No, only Verizon/Att/T-mobile sprint.

Quote from ChrisP9547 :
Not seeing a discounted price for unlocked s22 Ultra and only getting $600 trade in value for Z Flip 3 256gb
Requires activation now, the activate later discount is expired.

Quote from smikesell :
I kept saying it made no sense, and even showed them where i could buy the unlocked version online and activate it w/ VZW... guess i'll try another store.
Did you try showing them the steps on the mobile app? It literally says "Activate Today."
May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
Seandingo
May 11, 2022
15 Posts
If I am planning to trade in my current phone but Best Buy does not have the S22 in stock and has to order it, do I need to give up my current phone the day the order goes in or can I hold on to it until the new phone arrives and I go to pick it up? I'd like to not be without a phone during the waiting period.
May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
smikesell
May 11, 2022
26 Posts
Quote from vaiof1 :
No, only Verizon/Att/T-mobile sprint.


Requires activation now, the activate later discount is expired.


Did you try showing them the steps on the mobile app? It literally says "Activate Today."
Yes, guy kept on saying that makes it a vzw phone.... went to a different store and typing this on my new s22+...
May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
BeigeKite2211
May 11, 2022
35 Posts
Quote from keung :
Any brilliant mind can suggest the cheapest plan where I can create a line for 1 month just for the unlocked trade in deal?
me too
May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
s1ckk
May 11, 2022
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Quote from ChrisP9547 :
Not seeing a discounted price for unlocked s22 Ultra and only getting $600 trade in value for Z Flip 3 256gb
Look for activate now price and increased trade in value is in store only

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May 11, 2022
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s1ckk
May 11, 2022
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Quote from Seandingo :
If I am planning to trade in my current phone but Best Buy does not have the S22 in stock and has to order it, do I need to give up my current phone the day the order goes in or can I hold on to it until the new phone arrives and I go to pick it up? I'd like to not be without a phone during the waiting period.
You have to give them the trade in at the time of the order being placed
May 11, 2022
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Seandingo
May 11, 2022
15 Posts
Quote from s1ckk :
You have to give them the trade in at the time of the order being placed
Ah damn that sucks. I'll need to figure something out then. It looks like all the best buys in my area are out of the model that I want.
May 11, 2022
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Seeky
May 11, 2022
375 Posts
Spent an hour in the store and the BB employee could not figure out how to make this promo work. She was convinced the $300 savings from activation could not stack with the trade in promo. The POS didn't allow for a promo code to be entered anywhere during the purchase process.

The breakthrough came when she realized that the trade in promo is completely separate from a phone purchase. So we started over, and she rang up a stand-alone trade in. It was through this process that she was able to select and apply the Samsung trade-in promotion, which results in the correct promo balance being applied to a gift card. Then the POS was triggered to ring up a phone purchase, and allowed for the activation savings to be applied, and then allowing the gift card to be applied toward the purchase.
May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
MeSandy
May 11, 2022
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Quote from Seeky :
Spent an hour in the store and the BB employee could not figure out how to make this promo work. She was convinced the $300 savings from activation could not stack with the trade in promo. The POS didn't allow for a promo code to be entered anywhere during the purchase process.

The breakthrough came when she realized that the trade in promo is completely separate from a phone purchase. So we started over, and she rang up a stand-alone trade in. It was through this process that she was able to select and apply the Samsung trade-in promotion, which results in the correct promo balance being applied to a gift card. Then the POS was triggered to ring up a phone purchase, and allowed for the activation savings to be applied, and then allowing the gift card to be applied toward the purchase.
That breakthrough is important and for that a helpful staff is needed.

I had to go to another store after one store was not even ready to try it
May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
keung
May 11, 2022
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Quote from Seeky :
Spent an hour in the store and the BB employee could not figure out how to make this promo work. She was convinced the $300 savings from activation could not stack with the trade in promo. The POS didn't allow for a promo code to be entered anywhere during the purchase process.

The breakthrough came when she realized that the trade in promo is completely separate from a phone purchase. So we started over, and she rang up a stand-alone trade in. It was through this process that she was able to select and apply the Samsung trade-in promotion, which results in the correct promo balance being applied to a gift card. Then the POS was triggered to ring up a phone purchase, and allowed for the activation savings to be applied, and then allowing the gift card to be applied toward the purchase.
You should read the early post someone already posted the complete process you posted last week, If you brother to go through the thread .

https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?p=154876258#post154876258

People read the thread and save yourself some time
May 12, 2022
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May 12, 2022
KaatuPaadi
May 12, 2022
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The kid at BB didn;t know.. I insisted. he didnt know where to enter promo.. he said, some of these promos last only few hours or days. I said, r u kidding me and asked politely to get someone who knows.. Got it at last..

I think I messed up getting 128GB for 3~370 when I could have gotten ( 256) for same price from samsung.. ( cancelled 2 orders due to not able to make up my mind)... Oh well..Lets me enjoy the S22 now..
May 12, 2022
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May 12, 2022
dashfw
May 12, 2022
6 Posts
I was able to do this deal before the non-activation price increase. The guy helping me was knowledgeable and willing to help. He was able to figure out the promo code was "samsung". I traded in 3 phones for an S22 so I basically ended up paying sales tax. I asked the guy how many phones can be traded in and he shrugged and said it was basically infinite. I guess there's no set limit in the system.

As others have said, the trade-ins are a separate transaction with each phone resulting in a gift card. They took each phone, entered info about me and the phone, and that resulted in a gift card. Each transaction receipt showed a "normal" trade-in value plus an additional amount from Samsung promo.

Then for the purchase of the phone, they apply those gift cards as payment.

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May 12, 2022
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s1ckk
May 12, 2022
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Does anyone know when the in store enhanced trade in credit ends?

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