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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 12, 2022
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BoastfulMice8832
May 12, 2022
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Quote from p1919 :
Waiting for an equal trade in pixel 6 to s22
why??
May 12, 2022
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p1919
May 12, 2022
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Quote from BoastfulMice8832 :
why??
Prefer a smaller phone and s22 seems to be the smallest android
May 12, 2022
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BoastfulMice8832
May 12, 2022
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Quote from p1919 :
Prefer a smaller phone and s22 seems to be the smallest android
Well if you don't need much battery life, it's an excellent option
May 14, 2022
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KaatuPaadi
May 14, 2022
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Man. What a shitty battery life for this S22 ultra... Damn. Worse than any s21 series...Hopefully there is a fix
May 14, 2022
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s1ckk
May 14, 2022
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Quote from KaatuPaadi :
Man. What a shitty battery life for this S22 ultra... Damn. Worse than any s21 series...Hopefully there is a fix
Was heading there tonight to get a s22 ultra. Ugh. How bad is it?
May 14, 2022
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lolrofllol
May 14, 2022
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Finally got around to doing this. Man, what an absolute PITA. Spent an hour and half in store working with a very helpful (but unfamiliar with this promo) rep.

For a breakdown of what's possible right now:

Code:
$800 base price for S22 128GB unlocked
-$200 for "Activate Today" (aka have a postpaid plan and let them touch it)
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile (no EIP or bill credits, so you can turn around and cancel this the moment you get your phone)
-$x trade in (I got $300 for a 5 year old iPhone 8!!)
= $200 + tax on $500
Or alternately for a S22+:

Code:
$1000 base price for S22+ 128GB unlocked
-$300 for "Activate Today"
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile
-$x on trade in
And S22 Ultra:

Code:
$1200 base price for S22 Ultra 128GB unlocked
-$300 for "Activate Today"
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile
-$x on trade in

I believe there's also a $100 AAL discount possible with AT&T, but I didn't try for myself.

As listed in the OP's link [bestbuy.com], you can get a $800 trade in on a S21U/N20U, $600 on a N20/S20+/S21+, $450 on a S20/21, $400 on a S20/iPhone 11, etc.

And as other people have mentioned previously, the purchase and trade in are separate transactions. You may be able to talk the rep into letting you trade in multiple phones on one purchase, but YMMV.

I believe official guidance is one trade in per purchase, but that's probably buried somewhere in their sales side documentation that nobody ever reads. There's certainly nothing in the system or workflow preventing them from doing multiple trade ins.

And as also mentioned, the trade in value comes in the form of a BB GC. You get to keep any excess.

Pretty amazing deal IMO. One of the best deals thus far for T-Mobile users with a trade in.
May 14, 2022
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KaatuPaadi
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Quote from s1ckk :
Was heading there tonight to get a s22 ultra. Ugh. How bad is it?
Well. Worse than my 1 year old S21+ which I unfortunately traded.. But Im hoping samsung will fix this thing...Im not some power user or something but if you commute to work and dont charge at work, wont last a work day

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halluc1nati0n
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Quote from lolrofllol :
Finally got around to doing this. Man, what an absolute PITA. Spent an hour and half in store working with a very helpful (but unfamiliar with this promo) rep.

For a breakdown of what's possible right now:

Code:
$800 base price for S22 128GB unlocked
-$200 for "Activate Today" (aka have a postpaid plan and let them touch it)
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile (no EIP or bill credits, so you can turn around and cancel this the moment you get your phone)
-$x trade in (I got $300 for a 5 year old iPhone 8!!)
= $200 + tax on $500
Or alternately for a S22+:

Code:
$1000 base price for S22+ 128GB unlocked
-$300 for "Activate Today"
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile
-$x on trade in
And S22 Ultra:

Code:
$1200 base price for S22 Ultra 128GB unlocked
-$300 for "Activate Today"
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile
-$x on trade in

I believe there's also a $100 AAL discount possible with AT&T, but I didn't try for myself.

As listed in the OP's link [bestbuy.com], you can get a $800 trade in on a S21U/N20U, $600 on a N20/S20+/S21+, $450 on a S20/21, $400 on a S20/iPhone 11, etc.

And as other people have mentioned previously, the purchase and trade in are separate transactions. You may be able to talk the rep into letting you trade in multiple phones on one purchase, but YMMV.

I believe official guidance is one trade in per purchase, but that's probably buried somewhere in their sales side documentation that nobody ever reads. There's certainly nothing in the system or workflow preventing them from doing multiple trade ins.

And as also mentioned, the trade in value comes in the form of a BB GC. You get to keep any excess.

Pretty amazing deal IMO. One of the best deals thus far for T-Mobile users with a trade in.
Does one have to be on an active postpaid plan to get this to work?
May 14, 2022
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lolrofllol
May 14, 2022
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Quote from halluc1nati0n :
Does one have to be on an active postpaid plan to get this to work?
You or someone with you has to have an active postpaid plan to get the "Activate Today" discount. This doesn't lock the phone or anything - you can just swap the SIM afterwards yourself.

And obviously you have to have an active (or new) postpaid plan to get any AAL discounts. But with AAL, you can just cancel the new line immediately after getting the phone. So no real downside to doing getting the AAL discount.
May 14, 2022
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Panicguy
May 14, 2022
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Quote from p1919 :
Waiting for an equal trade in pixel 6 to s22 Smilie
Is the pixel 6 that bad? I'm curious
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p1919
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Quote from Panicguy :
Is the pixel 6 that bad? I'm curious
No no, just a little too big. I wish there'd be an android equivalent of iPhone mini even…
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Quote from liunit92 :
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Quote from lolrofllol :
Finally got around to doing this. Man, what an absolute PITA. Spent an hour and half in store working with a very helpful (but unfamiliar with this promo) rep.

For a breakdown of what's possible right now:

Code:
$800 base price for S22 128GB unlocked
-$200 for "Activate Today" (aka have a postpaid plan and let them touch it)
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile (no EIP or bill credits, so you can turn around and cancel this the moment you get your phone)
-$x trade in (I got $300 for a 5 year old iPhone 8!!)
= $200 + tax on $500
Or alternately for a S22+:

Code:
$1000 base price for S22+ 128GB unlocked
-$300 for "Activate Today"
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile
-$x on trade in
And S22 Ultra:

Code:
$1200 base price for S22 Ultra 128GB unlocked
-$300 for "Activate Today"
-$100 for AAL on T-Mobile
-$x on trade in

I believe there's also a $100 AAL discount possible with AT&T, but I didn't try for myself.

As listed in the OP's link [bestbuy.com], you can get a $800 trade in on a S21U/N20U, $600 on a N20/S20+/S21+, $450 on a S20/21, $400 on a S20/iPhone 11, etc.

And as other people have mentioned previously, the purchase and trade in are separate transactions. You may be able to talk the rep into letting you trade in multiple phones on one purchase, but YMMV.

I believe official guidance is one trade in per purchase, but that's probably buried somewhere in their sales side documentation that nobody ever reads. There's certainly nothing in the system or workflow preventing them from doing multiple trade ins.

And as also mentioned, the trade in value comes in the form of a BB GC. You get to keep any excess.

Pretty amazing deal IMO. One of the best deals thus far for T-Mobile users with a trade in.
what's AAL? activate a line?

if so, thanks b/c this was the info i was looking for. i have tmobile postpaid plan and was wondering how long i would have to keep the new line open for? did you cancel the new line right there? any fees for activating or canceling a new line?

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fithos
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It's a mess trying to get this deal.
Can you get the activate today price if the phone is not in stock an needs to be ordered?

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