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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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yungq
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Anyone know if the at&t trade in servers are back up at best buy?
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Quote from youngkyu :
Anyone know if the at&t trade in servers are back up at best buy?
It didn't work for new activation but worked for upgrade line keep same sim. I kept my upgrade for $50 more since it was still a good deal
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Quote from John_Wick :
More details. Color? Activation Carrier?
Confirmed all in stock colors qualify
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lengtang24
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Quote from Jumppong :
I traded z flip3 Tmobile version with no problem.
Thank you, I appreciate the reply. It's funny, I knew almost immediately I wasn't going to get the deal as soon as I met the person who helped me. He had no idea what he was doing and ultimately said it wasn't possible because it's a TMobile version and not unlocked. I wish it wasn't so ymmv when dealing with BB.
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Ok figured out for all of you to make this REALLY slick. Add a line online for BYOd $250 promo. Or use Costco or any other promo to add a line for credit . You go to store and upgrade a line. When you upgrade you don't have to pay a month of service, or taxes on your monthly fee. I had a line that had BYOd. I just upgraded that. Paid $50 extra but no extra monthly service fee to pay or line to cancel.
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mvror93
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Quote from lengtang24 :
Thank you, I appreciate the reply. It's funny, I knew almost immediately I wasn't going to get the deal as soon as I met the person who helped me. He had no idea what he was doing and ultimately said it wasn't possible because it's a TMobile version and not unlocked. I wish it wasn't so ymmv when dealing with BB.
For the first time in my last 6 visits I came across a guy who knew what he was actually doing. He went through the whole process in under 10 mins.
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MLYanks
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Quote from lengtang24 :
Thank you, I appreciate the reply. It's funny, I knew almost immediately I wasn't going to get the deal as soon as I met the person who helped me. He had no idea what he was doing and ultimately said it wasn't possible because it's a TMobile version and not unlocked. I wish it wasn't so ymmv when dealing with BB.
I don't think that matters. The trade in doesn't have to be unlocked. The phone you purchase with the gift card is what has to be unlocked. Just ask to speak to someone who knows what they're doing.

I traded in 2 T-Mobile z flip 3's. Got the $800 for each after they input the SAMSUNG promo but only after the more experienced rep told my rep how to exactly handle the transaction.

Some reps just give up or don't want to put the work in. Ask them to read the requirements at the bottom of the promo page. I had to reiterate what the promo stated a few times.

Good luck!

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sangleweb
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Anyone had done this in the Houston surrounding area & which store? Hate to drive around & spend hours just to find out the store rep is incompetent like the one on Gessner @ SW area. TIA.
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udip_s
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Quote from iuku :
No stock available for s22u locally, unfortunately. Hope they get it soon while this promo is on.
Just go and turn in your old phone and they will ship the new phone directly to your home, make sure you take your backup though at home. I got my new S22 Ultra the next day.
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Quote from udip_s :
Just go and turn in your old phone and they will ship the new phone directly to your home, make sure you take your backup though at home. I got my new S22 Ultra the next day.
My store had a line of 6 people after I posted this. All with tmo wanting to open a new account on ATT lol. Reps knew exactly what to do.
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mrkazador
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Went to the Best Buy at the Westminster Mall (CA) and everything went smoothly. Traded my S21 Ultra (128GB) for $800 and got the S22 Ultra (256GB) for $100 + tax. Pretty good deal considering I bought the S21 Ultra for $800 last year.
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Quote from Phaenon :
Ok figured out for all of you to make this REALLY slick. Add a line online for BYOd $250 promo. Or use Costco or any other promo to add a line for credit . You go to store and upgrade a line. When you upgrade you don't have to pay a month of service, or taxes on your monthly fee. I had a line that had BYOd. I just upgraded that. Paid $50 extra but no extra monthly service fee to pay or line to cancel.
So, you added a line on ATT. . .but as you say there is no monthly service fee on that line, or a line to cancel??? Even while waiting for BYOD rebate, or need to cancel it after it arrives?
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yungq
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Quote from Phaenon :
It didn't work for new activation but worked for upgrade line keep same sim. I kept my upgrade for $50 more since it was still a good deal
How much is it to upgrade a line instead of getting a new line?
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Quote from appleguy82 :
If trading in to buy an iPhone 13 Pro 128gb for 899(tmo) isn't it more worth it? Just asking.. if upgrading a line on Tmo..m
Yeah, contemplating the same thing, for a family member. I think if you can walk with a $800 GC, and come back with another trade + pay with gift card, then yes, just as good if iPhone is what you wanted, future trade wise, as the S22U won't get top apple TMO trade (it will get $800 with Max Plan, but not $1000 like a iPhone 13 Pro or ProMax with Max plan would at iP14 launch) and the S22U would only get more on open market with Samsung. . .towards another Sammy. Comes down to phone you want. . .
If you can't walk with the $800 GC to begin with, then unless your trade here is a 12Max or better, which could instead be held until iP14 launch in October, it won't be better in the end than taking this deal with Sammy S22U
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Quote from youngkyu :
How much is it to upgrade a line instead of getting a new line?
For most, it isn't upgrading the line for this deal, just upgrading the phone on existing line. Should not increase the line. Some carriers, like VZW, charge say $35 upgrade fee. . .

Getting a new line will depend on your carrier, plan, etc. but will increase your monthly bill. I guess you could add line/ cancel soon after. Personally, I think that's shady, and backfires if you don't get it cancelled correctly lol

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