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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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Jun 6, 2022
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kali323
Jun 6, 2022
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And yes this a in store deal but their system hasnt updated yet. The employee was looking at the paperwork thats why they both help me do it online.
Jun 6, 2022
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KaatuPaadi
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from armington :
Yep. Do not waste time with BB incompetent employees.
The guy who I traded in told me, "I know how to do my job", when I told him to put the code in the system.. Then he tried to sell me chargers...

I went after 2 hours to return and he was the same guy at the counter and the look on his face was nice..
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a4aseph
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from kali323 :
I just did this deal at chula vista, ca best buy. The employee did the flip3 trade in and gave me the $800 gift card to order online instead since it doesnt work on their system. They were very helpful and process my online order right away.

Got a 256GB Ultra $178 out the door. Pay $600 out the door for the flip3 and watch on that other promotion. So far i have a s22 ultra 256gb unlocked and galaxy watch classic 4 for $778 total.
You got lucky coz my local bestbuy employee was not nice, first he completely lied about no such deal but when I showed it to him on my phone he said it's out of order and I can't do it.
Jun 6, 2022
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MNFRUGALSHOPPER
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from keung :
My s20 trade in last month got $450 for the same deal, ...
The problem with people that complain about the trade in value is
THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO READ A POST
IF YOU READ THE POST YOU GET $600 for s21+ and $400 for s10
Where does it show or anywhere specify that a S21+ gets $600 towards purchase?I have read all the threads. Was going to trade my phone into Google Fi, I got my S22 Ultra there for $599 without trade in.
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Jun 6, 2022
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itsssmeee
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from KaatuPaadi :
The guy who I traded in told me, "I know how to do my job", when I told him to put the code in the system.. Then he tried to sell me chargers...

I went after 2 hours to return and he was the same guy at the counter and the look on his face was nice..
Those are the worst kind of employees. The ones that claim to know their job but actually don't and only to be wrong at the end.
Jun 6, 2022
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aquint5554
Jun 6, 2022
587 Posts
Not a bad deal but not great either. The only reason one would likely upgrade is because they want the additional 5 years of os updates. If you're trading up so often (like some from the previous flip deal) this won't matter much. I believe sales underperformed due to inventory issues and fabrication so this is likely Samsungs way to "catch up" sales to meet investor expectations. I'll wait for the S23 to see what Samsung has to offer. If you're wanting a great Samsung phone, it'd lean towards the S21 or even S20. You won't be missing much (except the 5 years of security updates)
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S2thejar
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from rms1350 :
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!
Did you start a new line? Anyone know if I were to create a new line, could I cancel it later in the day? I want to do this to get the "Activate Now" price then use my own existing Sim card I already have service on with t-mobile.

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hmongkeysauce
Jun 6, 2022
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Curious if anybody was able to activate on an existing line? Some users reported success in the previous thread but that seemed to be exceptions. Thanks in advance.
Jun 6, 2022
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cringeAnt
Jun 6, 2022
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I ordered S22 U 128Gb for 70 with a trade-in S21 U on Samsung.com.
I should return it and get this instead, right?
Jun 6, 2022
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FunkyPoopsy
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from cringeAnt :
I ordered S22 U 128Gb for 70 with a trade-in S21 U on Samsung.com.
I should return it and get this instead, right?
I think yes, since u get 12 gb ram and 256 gb mem.
Jun 6, 2022
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scitzofrenic
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from cringeAnt :
I ordered S22 U 128Gb for 70 with a trade-in S21 U on Samsung.com.
I should return it and get this instead, right?
Definitely. Not only can you get the extra storage space of 256gb vs 128gb but you also jump from 8gb ram to 12gb ram.
Jun 6, 2022
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swy81
Jun 6, 2022
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Looking to trade in a S21 Ultra for this.

Would only be $100 out of pocket.

However, the S23 will be here soon and from what I hear, the S22 Ultra is barely an upgrade over the S21 Ultra (besides stylus).

But then again, it's only $100.

When the S23 comes out, I'm sure the S21 Ultra will not get as much as an S22 Ultra for trade in value.

Decisions, decisions.
Jun 6, 2022
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FunkyPoopsy
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from swy81 :
Looking to trade in a S21 Ultra for this.

Would only be $100 out of pocket.

However, the S23 will be here soon and from what I hear, the S22 Ultra is barely an upgrade over the S21 Ultra (besides stylus).

But then again, it's only $100.

When the S23 comes out, I'm sure the S21 Ultra will not get as much as an S22 Ultra for trade in value.

Decisions, decisions.
Yep makes sense.
Jun 6, 2022
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eduardmc
Jun 6, 2022
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Quote from swy81 :
Looking to trade in a S21 Ultra for this.

Would only be $100 out of pocket.

However, the S23 will be here soon and from what I hear, the S22 Ultra is barely an upgrade over the S21 Ultra (besides stylus).

But then again, it's only $100.

When the S23 comes out, I'm sure the S21 Ultra will not get as much as an S22 Ultra for trade in value.

Decisions, decisions.
Soon february? Thats like 8 months lol

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cringeAnt
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Quote from deepthekool :
I think yes, since u get 12 gb ram and 256 gb mem.
do you know when this deal gonna end?

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