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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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ehsanw311
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Just buy a Google Pixel 6 Pro
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cccheel
Jun 7, 2022
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S22U not a good upgrade from S21U. Did the Samsung pre-order promo. Used S22U a few days and decided to keep the S21 U instead.

S22U felt too large and boxy. Speakers are terrible. Much prefer S21U.

I guess I'd you really want a stylus, it's a go, but I'm hoping the S23 series will have something better.
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Otis23
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Quote from robasha4 :
I'm pretty sure best buy has a phone line or voice that goes directly into the store and a human may or may not be able to answer it and you. I can't be sure, best wishes on your truth.
They do not allow calls directly to the stores (based on my recent experience). You can only speak with their toll-free call center.
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EricS8328
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I currently have an s10e on Cricket Wireless, but my dad has T-Mobile. If I give him my phone to trade in, could he buy an s21fe, trade in my phone, pay the $200+tax, then immediately pop the SIM out and put it back in his pixel 6 and give me the Samsung phone for use on cricket?
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kyden99
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Quote from EricS8328 :
I currently have an s10e on Cricket Wireless, but my dad has T-Mobile. If I give him my phone to trade in, could he buy an s21fe, trade in my phone, pay the $200+tax, then immediately pop the SIM out and put it back in his pixel 6 and give me the Samsung phone for use on cricket?
Yes. It's unlocked.
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aokusman
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Quote from logicet :
Anyone know if BB accepts multiple trades? Have two iphone 12 mini with TIV of $450 each I would want to bring in
You can trade in guru two minis for two new phones yes. You can't trade in two phones and buy one new phone.
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CrimsonGuide601
Jun 7, 2022
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Incredible deal on the s22 ultra ibgot 2 512 gig 16 gigs of ram with 16 gigsbof Vram 2 Sim cars slots this is the fastest most powerful phone I have ever used I'd say as at least 10 times faster then my 21 ultra and the 8k screen is beautiful the stylus works great with no issues even shows you with a little circle where you will be clicking on and I gotb2 of the 1499$ phone so almost 3 grand in phone for a 100$

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CrimsonGuide601
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Quote from needgeech :
Roger that. Why I put activate now in the title. Honestly, this won't be a great deal for many considering what Samsung direct is doing right now (especially S21U cracked screen trade in, etc.), but there is a group here say looking to unload a Z Flip 3 (or even better a Z flip 5G) towards a new phone to keep. . .not just for the GC aspect like last week
This is not true I have prepaid and was able to buy 2 s22 ultras for 100 bucks
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CrimsonGuide601
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Quote from AncientBlackness :
Is it me or does there seem to be way more "deals" on this phone than any other phone in history? Have consumers "turned the corner" and stopped clamoring for the latest phone? If so, is it the fault of the phone manufacturers since they are finally making phones that last in combination with a "max out" of features? I have a note 8 that works just fine. While i wouldn't mind a brand spanking new S22 ultra, there is no way I will pay over $500 for it.
You would notice a huge difference this phone I would say is a 100 times faster then ur note 9 those are what like 8 or so years old
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Loudog504
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Quote from winb83 :
With Samsung phones it comes down to dumping your device at the right time to get the best trade in for it. If you keep it more than a few years it becomes worthless. The battery service for my Note 20 Ultra is $80. With Honey and Chase deals as well as the trade in for $93 more I can upgrade to the S22 Ultra. That also buys me 2 years more of great trade in value in most cases.
Is that a $80 Battery replacement? If so where? The battery on my note 20 ultra is shot.

Very much contemplating upgrading with this deal vs getting new battery replacement.
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strange_kiddo
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Quote from ehsanw311 :
Just buy a Google Pixel 6 Pro
Don't get the Pixel 6 though. I can't wait to trade in my Pixel 6. Terrible phone. Crap display, crap fingerprint sensor, buggy, runs warm.
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Pigeon
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I have verizon prepaid, dose that mean I can't get this?
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appleguy82
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Quote from needgeech :
Heu G-K. Yes if you can get them to give you the $800 TIV, and they make you buy an unlocked phone (rather than just walking). . .when you return unlocked/active later phone bought with $800 GC, you will get $800 back onto a gift card, and anything in excess back to your CC etc. Get it all back. Just don't open pandora's box, lol . . .
So technically if using samsung as promo code for TIV, I can get $800 GC for a Z Flip 3 5G without buying a new phone at the same time? Thanks.
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cobjones
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When you "activate today" how does that work for the unlocked version, do they just want you to take it out and put in your sim card?

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Quote from cobjones :
When you "activate today" how does that work for the unlocked version, do they just want you to take it out and put in your sim card?
Yep, that's it. No new line needs to be added or anything.

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