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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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needgeech
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Quote from purpledime18 :
So T-Mobile $899 expires today?
When I was at BB store on Tuesday, the display Samsung unlocked phones were all flashing ad banner "up to $350 off and free Memory Upgrade. . .ends in 5 days"

The $899 S22U 256 in that sense is $300 off plus the $100 Free memory (and ram) upgrade
Jun 9, 2022
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BrightSummer9658
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Does this deal work if you were on US Mobile (Verizon network)?
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kyden99
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Quote from BrightSummer9658 :
Does this deal work if you were on US Mobile (Verizon network)?
Mvno are not eligible for the activation discount. Only the big four networks. (Post paid)
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Mobpsycho
Jun 9, 2022
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Your experience may vary depending on the store and personnel. My first besbuy run was quite disappointing as workers led me along only to shut me down at the end, asking me to pay $500 for whatever reason and wouldn't back down lol.

Second run to a different store (less busy) and the personnel actually helped me out even when they weren't sure how to move forward with the deal.

In the end, the phone wasn't in stock so I chose to ship it home. I traded in an unlocked note 20 ultra for unlocked s22 ultra activating on tmobile.
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ThriftyVest6065
Jun 9, 2022
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If you only have a single Best Buy in your city/town, it's doubtful you can get this deal.

I printed out the promotional pages, showed them the deal was accessed from the s22 ultra product page live on their site, shared instructions on processing the trade in first towards a gift card toward a Samsung phone, spoke to 3 reps over two days, the store manager, and a regional Samsung manager/stooge, some of who you might think their jobs only exist to improve customer relations and smooth over promotional issues, but no.

Because the nearest competing BestBuy is an hour plus and I can't get the offer online, they just repeatedly couldn't find the deal in their system but if I wanted to try 80 miles away is my best chance.

That's a big poorly coded fark you.

It's entirely coincidental but paying a bum to smeer shit on their window costs less than any restocking fees and greatly improves your mood.
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alwaysupgrade
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Is bestbiy trade-in system down again? Just went to store, agent said system is down
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optimusfan
Jun 9, 2022
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What accessories does Best Buy require when you trade a phone in? Just the phone, or do they need cable and charger as well?

Also, how long do you have to keep a new line activated with one of the carriers? Can I just go home and immediately cancel it? If I'm getting two am I able to activate a new line on the first, then transfer that line to the second when activating it?

Thanks.

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wakko
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Quote from optimusfan :
What accessories does Best Buy require when you trade a phone in? Just the phone, or do they need cable and charger as well?

Also, how long do you have to keep a new line activated with one of the carriers? Can I just go home and immediately cancel it? If I'm getting two am I able to activate a new line on the first, then transfer that line to the second when activating it?

Thanks.
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monkeyass408
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Quote from needgeech :
When I was at BB store on Tuesday, the display Samsung unlocked phones were all flashing ad banner "up to $350 off and free Memory Upgrade. . .ends in 5 days"

The $899 S22U 256 in that sense is $300 off plus the $100 Free memory (and ram) upgrade
I think its off the original msrp. Aint no way the ultra is 899 then 400 off.
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Quote from monkeyass408 :
I think its off the original msrp. Aint no way the ultra is 899 then 400 off.
Correct, the same discount. I was trying to clarify end date of the $400 off, someone said ends tomorrow. The display unlocked phones in store had screen ads saying goes through Sunday.
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Kdot25
Jun 9, 2022
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HURRY GUYS - MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS DEAL ONLY LASTS UNTIL END OF DAY TODAY (AT LEAST ACCORDING TO MY BEST BUY REP). THE T-MOBILE PORTION IS THE DEAL THAT IS EXPIRING TODAY.

So I had issues just like many of us here, but I went to another location today and luckily the guy was amazing. The store ended up having the 256gb version in stock so I ended up trading my device today. Total price was about 175 out of pocket (99 bucks or so plus tax), given that I received $400 from T-mobile for activation and 800 trade in promo for my S21 Ultra.

THANK YOU FOR THE INITIAL POST!
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SrulyS
Jun 9, 2022
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The rep refused to help me because it says in t&c Savings may not be combinable with other credits

What waste of my time
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skyisthelimit001
Jun 10, 2022
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Just got back. It was an easy transaction. Rep had no info and told me that it will be $350 but was willing to listen and help. Told him the steps as shared in the forum, only took 5 mins to finish the trade in. He was surprised and said it is a great deal. Told me that don't have much s22u in store, so I opted for a gift card.
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bosscib
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I ended up trading my Note 20 Ultra for the $800, and signing up for a new T-Mobile account. Final price for the unlocked 256gb S22 Ultra was $48 dollars. It says I have 30 days to cancel the T-Mobile service. Great deal - thanks OP!

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I went around the no double dip restriction by: 1. Trade in my z flip 3 for $800 to buy unlocked 256gb S22 with no activation, which they don't have in stock and has to order. It was then completed with $800 BB gift card generated with trade in and applied toward the purchase. Keep the $0 gift card for future refund. 2. Cancel the order next day at the return desk and ask for the $800 refund to be put back to the $0 gift card. 3. Proceed to the mobile desk again and buy the unlock S22 ultra, and activate with ATT for $799, and use the gift card toward that.
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