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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 14, 2022
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s1ckk
May 14, 2022
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Quote from fithos :
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?
Yes you should be able to
May 15, 2022
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lolrofllol
May 15, 2022
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Quote from liunit92 :
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?
Yes, AAL = add a line.

No requirement on how long you have to keep the line. Should be able to cancel immediately after getting the phone, since there's no bill credit or EIP or rebate to worry about.

I haven't cancelled my line - it hasn't showed up in the online billing portal yet. Probably because I ordered the phone for shipping, since it seems like most BBs don't stock unlocked S22s.

No activation fee for new T-mobile lines at BB.
May 15, 2022
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liunit92
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Quote from lolrofllol :
Yes, AAL = add a line.

No requirement on how long you have to keep the line. Should be able to cancel immediately after getting the phone, since there's no bill credit or EIP or rebate to worry about.

I haven't cancelled my line - it hasn't showed up in the online billing portal yet. Probably because I ordered the phone for shipping, since it seems like most BBs don't stock unlocked S22s.

No activation fee for new T-mobile lines at BB.
awesome, i think i'll try this out next week. been wanting to get rid of my s7

from i've seen in other posts, i ask the sales rep to start the trade in to get the gift card first and then apply that to the cost of the new phone, right?
May 15, 2022
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SK6091
May 15, 2022
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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.
Hi,
I am planning to do the similar thing, But I dont have any existing t-mobile account.
So Can I use "Activate Today" and create a new account with t-mobile?
Is there any downside for creating new account? Can I cancel the account the next day?
Is the below price estimate correct?
800 - 200 (activate today) - 300$ for S10e = 300$ + tax

Thanks in Advance.
May 15, 2022
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lolrofllol
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Quote from liunit92 :
awesome, i think i'll try this out next week. been wanting to get rid of my s7

from i've seen in other posts, i ask the sales rep to start the trade in to get the gift card first and then apply that to the cost of the new phone, right?
Yes. They should know what to do once you tell them there's a trade in. Make sure they give you the boosted (Samsung) trade in values, not the standard ones.


Quote from SK6091 :
Hi,
I am planning to do the similar thing, But I dont have any existing t-mobile account.
So Can I use "Activate Today" and create a new account with t-mobile?
Is there any downside for creating new account? Can I cancel the account the next day?
Is the below price estimate correct?
800 - 200 (activate today) - 300$ for S10e = 300$ + tax

Thanks in Advance.
Should be fine, you'll get the $100 AAL with a new account too.

I'm unsure what T-Mo's cancellation policies are (iirc they don't prorate), so you might be stuck paying a whole month's worth of a plan.
May 16, 2022
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itengineer
May 16, 2022
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Just did this deal. Existing TMo postpaid acct
899 S22u unlocked
600 Trade in s21+
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299 + tax

Bby activated and gave me a new SIM.i then called TMo and converted to an esim.
May 16, 2022
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tidosvn
May 16, 2022
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Just did it in store with S22+ and trade in my S10. $299 after trade in. Also, you can get $100 off Samsung Bud2 or $150 off Watch 4. Got the 40 mm watch 4 for $99 with the $299 for S22+. Good deal IMO.

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May 16, 2022
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Quote from tidosvn :
Just did it in store with S22+ and trade in my S10. $299 after trade in. Also, you can get $100 off Samsung Bud2 or $150 off Watch 4. Got the 40 mm watch 4 for $99 with the $299 for S22+. Good deal IMO.
watch 4 deal in store only? i couldn't find an advertisement for it on google. you have to buy a phone to get the promo?

and is it valid on the watch 4 classic?
May 16, 2022
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Quote from lolrofllol :
Yes, AAL = add a line.

No requirement on how long you have to keep the line. Should be able to cancel immediately after getting the phone, since there's no bill credit or EIP or rebate to worry about.

I haven't cancelled my line - it hasn't showed up in the online billing portal yet. Probably because I ordered the phone for shipping, since it seems like most BBs don't stock unlocked S22s.

No activation fee for new T-mobile lines at BB.
hey could you update us later when you get the phone delivered, please? i'm curious as to when the extra line shows up in your account and how easy it is to cancel
May 16, 2022
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ahmadh007
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Has anyone traded in 2 devices for 1 new phone
May 17, 2022
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Dascarecrow
May 17, 2022
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I have the base 256gb S22 and its amazing I really like this phone. I got it for 128 dollars using cash back rewards and a $500 off promotion deal through google.
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fithos
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Quote from ahmadh007 :
Has anyone traded in 2 devices for 1 new phone
A few guys from a few pages back said they traded in 2 or more phone for gift certificates first, and then use the certificates towards the purchase of 1 phone.

I hadn't had much much with that processes. My local Best Buys refuse to allow trading in more than 1 phone for 1 transaction purchase.
May 17, 2022
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May 17, 2022
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...4515081836

With the offer in the link above, does it mean I can buy an S22 Ultra 512GB ($29.16/mo - $1049.99) from Best Buy then trade my S8+ in with Verizon and get an additional $400 off through monthly credits ($18.06/mo - $649.99)?
May 17, 2022
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JC8588
May 17, 2022
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Is a new line needed or can I upgrade an existing line on T-Mobile and still get this deal?

Nevermind, I found the answer.

"1 *New line or new account $599.99, upgrade $699.99."

It can be done with an upgrade, you just won't get the extra $100 off for adding a new line on TM.
Last edited by JC8588 May 17, 2022 at 07:30 AM.

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Quote from JC8588 :
Is a new line needed or can I upgrade an existing line on T-Mobile and still get this deal?

Nevermind, I found the answer.

"1 *New line or new account $599.99, upgrade $699.99."

It can be done with an upgrade, you just won't get the extra $100 off for adding a new line on TM.
when i click "add to cart" for the 128 gb s22, i see "New line or new account $499.99, upgrade $599.99" for tmobile

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