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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

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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

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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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stealth805
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I went in with the z flip3 from previous deal that I got the $50 watch with. They were out of stock on the 256gb s22 ultra in burgundy so the rep just gave me an $800 gift card. He was super knowledgeable and already knew about the deal and it took less than 5 minutes. I'm in San Diego, CA.
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MLYanks
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Just left Best Buy after visiting again since they told me they couldn't process the purchase yesterday. They told me to try today because their system was down yesterday. It's apparently still down today.
I DO have two gift cards from yesterday for $800 each after trading in two Z Flip 3's.
The gift cards was the only step they were able to process yesterday.
On the paperwork they stapled to the gift cards it shows $350 for each flip and $450 each for the Samsung promotion.
I asked the rep at the mobile center if for whatever reason they remove the promotion for $899 for the 256 GB S22 Ultra, would I be able to use the gift cards to purchase anything else in the store and she said I could only use them to purchase a Samsung device. Don't know if this is true or not or if anyone got similar info.
Gonna have to visit again tomorrow.

I wonder if you can use the gift cards to purchase the unlocked phone via the app or online and just pick up in store and have them activate it to get the $899 price.
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kyden99
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It's a gift card. The only thing you can't purchase with it is another gift card.
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needgeech
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Quote from Roma52 :
Just came from BB in CA
Manger wanted to give me 175 for my s20 FE + 225 with samsung promo code. He said
Total 400 TIV GC
I showed him the link of 400 to my s20 FE , he said that is total 400 with the samsung promo , I don't get 400 , I only get 175
I kept arguing that no that 400
Is without samsung promo
He refused to give it to
Me and said , system. Is down
Can give me the Tmobile s22 ultra 256 g for 640 after discounts. (950 + tax -400 )
Am I missing something here
Please let me know how you guys did it
Ya know, I was at a BB Mobile counter today trying to convince them to process the gift card even though I wasn't going to order through them today because S22U 256GB wasn't discounting in their order portal like 128GB was, when someone came in spouting the same junk you were. He said "Slickdeals website says my Note 8 is worth $200 TIV + another $200 for Samsung TIV promo, so $400 total. That's what slickdeals deal site says about the Samsung TIV promo. . ."

Problem is, he was already getting the Samsung elevated trade in value from the $200 for Note 8 vs. $90 without.
Same as you. . .fighting for something they were already giving you. . .and expecting more that isn't there. . .$400 is the elevated Samsung TIV promo value for S20FE, they were offering you that!!!

Click the links in the OP and wiki. . .and understand the deal before going in to store and demanding what isn't true!!! And please stop referencing SlickDeals!!!
Last edited by needgeech June 7, 2022 at 08:07 PM.
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Do you guys realize that the Google Fi deal is still cheaper? It's an s22 ultra 128gb for $600 and 256gb for $700
Plus about $100 for 4 months of service. If you stack a referral code, it's even cheaper. Even if you flip a flip3 for it, Google Fi still comes out ahead in many states
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Quote from needgeech :
Ya know, I was at a BB Mobile counter today trying to convince them to process the gift card even though I wasn't going to order through them today because S22U 256GB wasn't discounting in their order portal like 128GB was, when someone came in spouting the same junk you were. He said "Slickdeals website says my Note 8 is worth $200 TIV + another $200 for Samsung TIV promo, so $400 total. That's what slickdeals deal site says about the Samsung TIV promo. . ."

Problem is, he was already getting the Samsung elevated trade in value from the $200 for Note 8 vs. $90 without.
Same as you. . .fighting for something they were already giving you. . .and expecting more that isn't there. . .$400 is the elevated Samsung TIV promo value for S20FE, they were offering you that!!!

Click the links in the OP and wiki. . .and understand the deal before going in to store and demanding what isn't true!!! And please stop referencing SlickDeals!!!
Wth someone reference Slickdeals here. They should at least say it's on the BestBuy website. Crazy!!!
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cd85233
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In Arizona I went to the store on ray and the 10. When I got there they seemed to know what was going on and how to do it. The young guy knew he needed to do the trade in and buy separately.

However when he tried to order the phone for me, he had a heck of a time getting the right price to show. However he clicked until he added a bundle and somehow made it happen. Took about an hour but the guy really worked to make it happen.

Here are the two skus he added.

Random necessary thing: 6332613
Unlocked Ultra 5g 256 Black: 6494441

The first sku will need an override since it's listed as back ordered.

Does anyone know how to leave good feedback on an employee? I'd like to ensure the dude's work doesn't go unnoticed.

Good luck, all.

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James_bond003
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Quote from IzzC :
Very strange that the iPhone 13 models aren't an option to trade in.
Even Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is not in the list.
Anyway, is that in store only? My wife has S21 Ultra for which I would be getting $800?
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FlorianS5551
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Quote from ma1902 :
Question: The S22 Ultra comes at $965 with tax at my location. with my S21 Ultra trade-in it would be 965-800=165. If my math is correct, then this deal is similar to the one on Samsung where S22 256GB comes at around $174 + tax. Correct me if I'm wrong
Your the only one here that knows the math and Samsung deal is with cracked screen as well which I have a few to trade in
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FlorianS5551
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Quote from JoeySD :
I have a S20+ 5G and trade in is $600 right now. Can I take advantage of this deal if I am currently on a Tmobile MVNO prepaid plan oe do I need to be with one of the major carriers? Can I get S22 Ultra for $300+tax straight up with my trade in and no need to sign up with a carrier?
Major carrier only
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FlorianS5551
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Quote from svec7186 :
How do I see how much my phone is worth? I don't see a trader in option
What phone do you have
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Dealsprime440
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Is it direct savings at best buy or awful bill credits?
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shadowsjc
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Quote from angel5000 :
did it today?
Yes i went to a best buy store this afternoon (Tuesday) and placed the order. The phone wasn't in stock but will be arriving on Saturday. I am still using my old galaxy swap until then
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shadowsjc
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Quote from fritfrat :
I'm also upgrading for an S10, and I noticed that the trade-in value chart shows S10 only being $400. You were able to get $800 for it? May be worth trying!
Yes it's $800. You have to do it in store. And if they quote you the lower amount just show them the website and/or ask for someone else to come assist

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Just ordered a Z flip 5g on eBay for about $200... figure I'll give a shot at the phone getting here and being able to apply it for $800 off an S22+. Am I missing a detail here? Upside is an s22+ for the $200+tax the Z flip cost, worst case scenario I return it on eBay for free...

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