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Eligible Smartphone In-Store/Trade-In Offer: Toward Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

w/ Activation & Up to $400 Off Discount + Memory Upgrades

Up to $800 Off

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Best Buy is offering select Eligible Smartphone In-Store/Trade-In Offer: Up to $800 Off On Select Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Smartphone w/ Qualified Trade-In Smartphones listed below valid for In-Stores only. Currently, the Samsung S22 Series Line Up is (Up to $400 Off Discount + Free upgrade to 256GB (up to additional $100 value) on sale w/ activation listed below + stacks on top of the trade-in credit offer when purchased in-stores only.

Thanks to community member(s) needgeech & mtran1977 for finding this deal

Note, offer valid for in-store trade in of a smartphone in good working condition only.

Upon trade-in of an eligible phone, customer will receive value towards unlock Samsung S22 Series: Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G smartphones

Eligible Smartphone to Trade In
  • $800 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • $600 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12
  • $450 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 mini
  • $400 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20 FE 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max
  • $300 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10e
    • Apple
      • iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8
    • Google
      • Pixel 5, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4
  • $200 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy A71, Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A51
    • Apple
      • iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
    • Google
      • Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3
Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone Line Up Sale (various colors) (for pricing reference)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Offer valid for in-store trade in of a qualifying smartphone in good working condition only
  • At time of purchase customer's trade-in phone will be evaluated, and savings will be applied to purchase transaction
  • $800 total savings based on $800 trade-in value of select smartphone trade-in
  • If trade-in phone or condition changes, value of trade-in savings will no longer be valid and phone purchase is subject to cancellation
  • Not all phone are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary; savings are deducted off the full total price of the phone and are reflected in either instant savings or in vendor bill credits, both of which will result in reduced monthly payments for the term of the agreement on your carrier account
  • Additional terms/conditions may also apply
  • Pricing/availability may vary depending on in-store prices
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/trade-in value last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by needgeech
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Best Buy is offering select Eligible Smartphone In-Store/Trade-In Offer: Up to $800 Off On Select Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Smartphone w/ Qualified Trade-In Smartphones listed below valid for In-Stores only. Currently, the Samsung S22 Series Line Up is (Up to $400 Off Discount + Free upgrade to 256GB (up to additional $100 value) on sale w/ activation listed below + stacks on top of the trade-in credit offer when purchased in-stores only.

Thanks to community member(s) needgeech & mtran1977 for finding this deal

Note, offer valid for in-store trade in of a smartphone in good working condition only.

Upon trade-in of an eligible phone, customer will receive value towards unlock Samsung S22 Series: Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G smartphones

Eligible Smartphone to Trade In
  • $800 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • $600 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12
  • $450 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 mini
  • $400 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20 FE 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max
  • $300 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10e
    • Apple
      • iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8
    • Google
      • Pixel 5, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4
  • $200 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy A71, Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A51
    • Apple
      • iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
    • Google
      • Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3
Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone Line Up Sale (various colors) (for pricing reference)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Offer valid for in-store trade in of a qualifying smartphone in good working condition only
  • At time of purchase customer's trade-in phone will be evaluated, and savings will be applied to purchase transaction
  • $800 total savings based on $800 trade-in value of select smartphone trade-in
  • If trade-in phone or condition changes, value of trade-in savings will no longer be valid and phone purchase is subject to cancellation
  • Not all phone are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary; savings are deducted off the full total price of the phone and are reflected in either instant savings or in vendor bill credits, both of which will result in reduced monthly payments for the term of the agreement on your carrier account
  • Additional terms/conditions may also apply
  • Pricing/availability may vary depending on in-store prices
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/trade-in value last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by needgeech

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Model: Samsung S22+ 5G S906U 6.6" 120Hz FHD+ 128GB GSM/CDMA Smartphone, Unlocked, Green

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mojako
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Your math is correct, but just know that some Best Buy wouldn't know how to process the enhanced trade in value correctly. I suggest you bring a print out showing the $450 trade in value, but even then, there is no guarantee that you'll get it.

I drove for 20 minutes to a Best Buy the other day just to be told that my phone (Z Flip 3) was not on their trade in list, even though I said I did the same deal just a week ago at a different store. I argued for 20 minutes and didn't get anywhere, so the next day I went to a different store and got the deal in less than 10 minutes.

Not all Best Buy employees are trained the same, so don't be discouraged if one store says no, and just go to a different one.
coolcoder
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FYI, you only get these prices if you activate the phone on the big 4 carriers.
thumperstain
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When you go in the store to trade in, many of them will have trouble with the trade in value. They'll offer you whatever low amount they would typically give. You'll need to correct them and tell them it's a promo. Show them the webpage on your phone on the BestBuy site (go to any S22 product page and there's a blue heading above the price, click that).

Then, they may believe you but have trouble figuring out their system. When they pull up the model for the trade in, they have to go past the initial screen. When they do, the promo should show up. Then it's going to ask them for the promo code. That code is literally SAMSUNG. It's nowhere to be found otherwise.

I've traded in 3 phones under this promo because of the high values they're offering. Each experience varied.

1) First store did it without issue once I balked at the low trade in and mentioned the promo. He knew everything.

2) Second store couldn't figure out where the promo was and is responsible for the info I provided above.

3) Third guy refused, said they don't do trade ins and when shown the promo called his manager. Manager said Best Buy would have to be stupid to do this and refused. Lol. This was the same store as the first time, just different employees. Went to another store and they did it just fine.

Point is, the experience will vary widely depending upon the knowledge level of the employee. Just be polite and patient and stick to your guns. Most of them just aren't aware of the promotion or familiar with how to do it. One manager was so happy when I told her I thought I knew the promo code that she fist bumped me and thanked me profusely twice. Only one guy was a complete @$$.

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S2thejar
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Quote from itsssmeee :
Either add a line or upgrade an existing line on your plan.
When you say upgrade, does that mean you'll be paying more on your line? Also... Do they give the credit in monthly credits or all at once?
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keung
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Quote from S2thejar :
When you say upgrade, does that mean you'll be paying more on your line? Also... Do they give the credit in monthly credits or all at once?
No you just activate a new phone on the line, read this thread will give you more info
https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?page=29#commentsBox


Quote from jcvu :
Anyone knows how to do this deal? My bestbuy doesnt have anything instock. Am i going to the store, placing an order and wait for it to deliver? Also, I don't option for upgrade line on the website, only new line.
Yes you need to trade in the phone and get a BB gift card then
ask them to order an unlocked phone to ship to your home or pickup in store
read the above thread
Last edited by keung June 6, 2022 at 11:31 AM.
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keung
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Quote from winb83 :
Since you're purchasing the phone outright you may be able to turn around and port that number out to cancel the service and keep the unlocked phone. Not sure if they'll try to lock an unlocked phone if you activate it at Best Buy.
You can't lock an unlocked phone which was sold unlocked by the manufacture, I guess this is how conspiracy start by some random people saying some uneducated thing and people start to believe and spread around it LMAO
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NoTimeForHate
Jun 6, 2022
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had a hard time with the deal initially. It involves a few steps. So, don't make the same mistake I did

Took the z flip 3 from the last best buy deal with a watch to the store

Best buy in-store said z flip 3 isn't even showing up on their system as a device that can be traded in when they go through the activate device process

took SD advice and asked the rep to look for Z FLIP3 (flip and 3 without space) and the rep found it.
Last edited by NoTimeForHate June 6, 2022 at 03:24 PM.
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keung
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Quote from NoTimeForHate :
Not able to replicate deal.

Took the z flip 3 from last best buy deal with watch

Best buy in store said z flip 3 isn't even showing up on their system as a device that can be traded in when they go through the activate device process

So a royal waste of time
IF the OP didn't start a new thread and you follow the old thread that would save you some time

https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?p=155333362#post155333362

https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?p=155338429#post155338429
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NoTimeForHate
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Quote from keung :
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IF the OP didn't start a new thread and you follow the old thread that would save you some time

https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?p=155333362#post155333362
I just checked and the z flip3 (flip and 3 without space) does show up but shows a trade in value of $350

So deal over?
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keung
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Quote from NoTimeForHate :
I just checked and the z flip3 (flip and 3 without space) does show up but shows a trade in value of $350

So deal over?
It is an instore deal the only way you get the trade in value in go in store ..it wont show up on the online system.... please read

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Quote from keung :
It is an instore deal the only way you get the trade in value in go in store ..it wont show up on the online system.... please read
I'm at the store right now bro

I know it's in store only and on the system at the store it only shows up as 350
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keung
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Quote from NoTimeForHate :
I'm at the store right now bro
1. show the BB rep the Samsung deal pdf
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-cell-phones/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-trade-in/pcmcat1621537879921.c?... [bestbuy.com]
2. Tell them that they need to Trade in your phone first using the promo code "SAMSUNG" and get a BB gift card
The special trade-in value only come with the promo code


3, Then you can order your unlocked phone and activate your line

whether you can get the deal depend on whether you can steer the BB rep to do it correctly... good luck
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rms1350
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Quote from EDHA :
I tried to trade in a z flip 3 for the 800 and they could not figure it out in store, the manager read the details and told me that in order to get the 800 off it was on the un-discounted price.

If anyone is successful let us know how you did it.

As of right now Best buy drop the values and promotional credits from the web trade in
I just got back from Best Buy traded in Z Flip3 I got last week from BB for a SS S22+ 256gb. They did not have any in stock so they were going to order online and ship to store for me to pick up. It took awhile for 4 techs to figure out how to get the promo for $800 trade in. The manager had him enter the model number and some promo code (was listed on the bottom page of a hard copy of all their promotions) typed it somewhere on the computer for the system to do the $800 on flip3. The $800 was on gift card that they kept in hand and applied to the order they placed online. After price for s22+, ($749 under Tmobile but unlocked) including tax and using my $800 GC I ended up paying $11 for my SS S22+ 256gb!
Last edited by rms1350 June 6, 2022 at 11:49 AM.
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NoTimeForHate
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Quote from keung :
1. show the BB rep the Samsung deal pdf
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-cell-phones/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-trade-in/pcmcat1621537879921.c?... [bestbuy.com]
2. Tell them that they need to Trade in your phone first using the promo code "SAMSUNG" and get a BB gift card
The special trade-in value only come with the promo code


3, Then you can order your unlocked phone and activate your line

whether you can get the deal depend on whether you can steer the BB rep to do it correctly... good luck
Appreciate it. Let me try it
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keung
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Quote from NoTimeForHate :
I'm at the store right now bro

I know it's in store only and on the system at the store it only shows up as 350
https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?p=155228500#post155228500

Here a ref...
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cyclops13
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Man, so many deals on the S22 series. But I still think the GoogleFi deal is the best if you dont have or want a postpaid service.
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EDHA
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Quote from keung :
1. show the BB rep the Samsung deal pdf
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-cell-phones/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-trade-in/pcmcat1621537879921.c?... [bestbuy.com]
2. Tell them that they need to Trade in your phone first using the promo code "SAMSUNG" and get a BB gift card
The special trade-in value only come with the promo code


3, Then you can order your unlocked phone and activate your line

whether you can get the deal depend on whether you can steer the BB rep to do it correctly... good luck
Thank you, finally got the information we need to replicate the deal Applause

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twiggy_alien_man
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Quote from cache173 :
My S21+ trade-in value is $370. LOL
Only person you should be lol'ing at is yourself or not reading.

See here:

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


Quote from jcvu :
Anyone knows how to do this deal? My bestbuy doesnt have anything instock. Am i going to the store, placing an order and wait for it to deliver? Also, I don't option for upgrade line on the website, only new line.
Go to store and have them order the phone,

Quote from EDHA :
for all of those who keep saying has to be done in store please let us know how you had the bb rep pull up the phone to get those values, i got told something different even after showing them the page that states the trade in values. I am going to try a different store later and see if i have any better luck.
They have to put in "samsung" code when doing the trade in, to get the boosted trade in from the link I provided above.

Quote from NoTimeForHate :
Not able to replicate deal.

Took the z flip 3 from last best buy deal with watch

Best buy in store said z flip 3 isn't even showing up on their system as a device that can be traded in when they go through the activate device process

So a royal waste of time
Wrong. Flip3 is in their system. See link below (shows all variants):

https://tradein.bestbuy.com/clien...ts?q=flip3

Click on the respective version of the Flip3 you have (i.e. AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.) and storage size, and then take note of the SKU number and provide this number to the Best Buy employee if they aren't smart enough to know how to use the search function to look up "flip3"

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